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How to get fromRhode Island to Worcesterby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to Worcester by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    55 min

  2. Drive  39.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Worcestercar car 39.2 mi
    44 min
    $8–11

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    3h 46m
    $15–566

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Providence to Worcestertaxi taxi 39.2 mi
    44 min
    $110–140

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  • Distance: 39.2 mi
  • Duration: 55 min

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Worcester, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Worcester via Back Bay and Lansdowne in around 3h 46m.

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