There are 3 ways to get from Providence to Ayer by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
3h 21m$12–572Drive 58.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Ayercar 58.3 mi
1h 12m$11–16Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Providence to Bostonbus Greyhound US0230
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
3h 25m$35–73
Providence to Ayer by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Ayer is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Ayer is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Ayer MA via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Ayer. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Ayer via South Station and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Providence and Ayer is 81 miles. The road distance is 58.6 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Ayer without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $12 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Providence to Ayer, including transfers.
Providence to Ayer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Ayer is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs $12 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $75 and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Ayer, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Ayer via South Station, South Station, Porter, and Porter in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Ayer MA via Boston in around 3h 25m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Train from Porter to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–12
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $4–12
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 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 Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–19
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Boston to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Ayer bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Providence to Ayer train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Ayer is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Providence to Ayer.
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