There are 2 ways to get from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Providence by train (Amtrak) or car
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South Acton Station (MBTA) to Providence by train and subway
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The cheapest way to get from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Providence is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Providence is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct train from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Providence. However, there are services departing from South Acton and arriving at Providence via Porter and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between South Acton Station (MBTA) and Providence is 71 miles. The road distance is 53 miles.
The best way to get from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Providence without a car is to train which takes 1h 59m and costs $15 - $650.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Providence, including transfers.
South Acton Station (MBTA) to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Acton station.
South Acton Station (MBTA) to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Acton Station (MBTA) to Providence is 53 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Providence.
There are 205+ hotels available in Providence.
What companies run services between South Acton Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a train from South Acton to Providence via Porter, Porter, South Station, and Boston in around 1h 59m.
Train from South Acton to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
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