There are 3 ways to get from Ayer to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ayer to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
2h 13m$13–615Drive 57.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ayer to Providencecar 57.7 mi
1h 12m$11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Boston to Providencebus FlixBus 2610
3h 25m$35–71
Ayer to Providence by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ayer to Providence is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ayer to Providence is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Ayer to Providence. However, there are services departing from Ayer MA and arriving at Providence via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ayer to Providence. However, there are services departing from Ayer and arriving at Providence via Porter and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 13m.
The distance between Ayer and Providence is 81 miles. The road distance is 58.1 miles.
The best way to get from Ayer to Providence without a car is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $12 - $650.
It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Ayer to Providence, including transfers.
Ayer to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ayer MA station.
Ayer to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ayer station.
The best way to get from Ayer to Providence is to train which takes 2h 13m and costs $12 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Ayer, MA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
You can take a train from Ayer to Providence via Porter, Porter, South Station, and Boston in around 2h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ayer MA to Providence via Boston in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Ayer to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $4–12
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
- 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
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Ayer MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- 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
- $11–19
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ayer to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Ayer to Providence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ayer to Providence is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Ayer to Providence.
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