What is the cheapest way to get from Townsend to Providence?

The cheapest way to get from Townsend to Providence is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Townsend to Providence?

The fastest way to get from Townsend to Providence is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs $12 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Townsend and Providence?

No, there is no direct bus from Townsend to Providence. However, there are services departing from MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg and arriving at Providence via Worcester Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.

Is there a direct train between Townsend and Providence?

No, there is no direct train from Townsend to Providence. However, there are services departing from Shirley and arriving at Providence via Porter and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.

How far is it from Townsend to Providence?

The distance between Townsend and Providence is 95 miles. The road distance is 68.5 miles.

How do I travel from Townsend to Providence without a car?

The best way to get from Townsend to Providence without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $85 - $700.

How long does it take to get from Townsend to Providence?

It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Townsend to Providence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Townsend to Providence bus from?

Townsend to Providence bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, depart from MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg station.

Where do I catch the Townsend to Providence train from?

Townsend to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Shirley station.

Train or bus from Townsend to Providence?

The best way to get from Townsend to Providence is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $85 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $85 and takes 2h 54m.

Where does the Townsend to Providence bus arrive?

Townsend to Providence bus services, operated by Montachusett Regional Transit Authority, arrive at Union Station.

Where does the Townsend to Providence train arrive?

Townsend to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.

Can I drive from Townsend to Providence?

Yes, the driving distance between Townsend to Providence is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Townsend to Providence.

Where can I stay near Providence?

There are 222+ hotels available in Providence.

Townsend to Providence - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Townsend to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Shirley to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
2h 39m
$85–697
Drive 68.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Townsend to Providencecar 68.1 mi
1h 29m
$13–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg to Union Stationbus Clinton-Worcester Commuter Shuttle
2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 54m
$66–82
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
3h 3m
$70–680

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Distance: 94.5 mi
Duration: 2h 39m

What companies run services between Townsend, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Townsend to Providence via Shirley, Porter, Porter, South Station, and Boston in around 2h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Townsend to Providence via MART Intermodal Transportation Center, Fitchburg and Worcester Union Station in around 2h 54m.

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