There are 4 ways to get from Athol to Providence by bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Athol MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
3h 38m$33–657Drive 75.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Athol to Providencecar 75.1 mi
1h 40m$14–20Bus, train via Fitchburg
- Take the bus from Athol MA to Fitchburg MAbus
- Take the train from Fitchburg to Portertrain
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
4h 8m$35–666Bus
- Take the bus from Athol MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus Greyhound US0230 / ...
4h 45m$39–75
Athol to Providence by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Athol to Providence is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Athol to Providence is to drive which takes 1h 40m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Athol to Providence. However, there are services departing from Athol MA and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Athol and Providence is 130 miles. The road distance is 75.6 miles.
The best way to get from Athol to Providence without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 38m and costs $30 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Athol to Providence, including transfers.
Athol to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Athol MA station.
Athol to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athol to Providence is 76 miles. It takes approximately 1h 40m to drive from Athol to Providence.
Book your Athol to Providence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Athol, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a bus from Athol MA to Providence via Boston in around 4h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Train from Fitchburg to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Athol MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Athol MA to Fitchburg MA
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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