There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Methuen by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
2h 50m$16–570Drive 72.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Methuencar 72.5 mi
1h 34m$12–18Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Bz 0132
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 44m$13–24
Rhode Island to Methuen by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Methuen is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Methuen is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Methuen. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Ymca via Boston and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Methuen. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Lawrence via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Methuen is 71 miles. The road distance is 72.9 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Methuen without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $15 - $600.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Rhode Island to Methuen, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Methuen bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Methuen train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Methuen is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs $15 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $24 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Methuen, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Lawrence via Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and North Station in around 2h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Ymca via Boston, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell in around 3h 44m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from North Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Rhode Island to Methuen bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Rhode Island to Methuen train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Methuen is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Rhode Island to Methuen.
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