What is the cheapest way to get from Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

The cheapest way to get from Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 46 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

The fastest way to get from Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $7 - $11.

Is there a direct bus between Providence and Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Providence and arriving at Worcester Union Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.

Is there a direct train between Providence and Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

No, there is no direct train from Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Worcester via Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.

How far is it from Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

The distance between Providence and Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 41 miles. The road distance is 40.4 miles.

How long does it take to get from Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

The bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station takes 55 min including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute bus from?

Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.

Where do I catch the Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute train from?

Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.

Train or bus from Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

The best way to get from Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $600 and takes 3h 49m.

Where does the Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute bus arrive?

Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Worcester Union Station.

Can I drive from Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 40 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Where can I stay near Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

There are 70+ hotels available in Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute

There are 4 ways to get from Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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Bus (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
1h 21m
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Providence to Back BayProvidence/Stoughton Line
2. Take the train from Back Bay to WorcesterFramingham/Worcester Line
3h 49m
$8–601
Drive 40.2 mi
1. Drive from Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute40.2 mi
46 min
$8–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute40.2 mi
46 min
$120–150

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Distance: 40.3 mi
Duration: 1h 21m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station 3 times a day, and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Worcester Polytechnic Institute via Back Bay and Worcester in around 3h 49m.

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