There are 3 ways to get from Rhode Island to Methuen by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Providence to Back BayProvidence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Malden Center to LawrenceHaverhill Line
3h 22m$11–569Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union StationAmtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the bus from Worcester, MA to Methuen - Lawrence, MAOurBus
3h 35mDrive 72.3 mi
- Drive from Providence to Methuen72.3 mi
1h 34m$14–20
Rhode Island to Methuen by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Methuen is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Methuen is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $13 - $20.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Methuen. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Methuen - Lawrence, MA via Worcester, MA. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Methuen. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Lawrence via Back Bay and Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Methuen is 71 miles. The road distance is 72.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Methuen without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $11 - $600.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Rhode Island to Methuen, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Methuen bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Methuen train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Methuen is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs $11 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 35m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Methuen, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Providence to Lawrence via Back Bay, Back Bay, Malden Center, and Malden Center in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Methuen - Lawrence, MA via Worcester Union Station and Worcester, MA in around 3h 35m.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
Train from Malden Center to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $5–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-844-800-6828
- pr@ourbus.com
- Website
- ourbus.com
Bus from Worcester, MA to Methuen - Lawrence, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–55
- Website
- https://www.ourbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Methuen bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Worcester Union Station.
Rhode Island to Methuen train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Methuen is 73 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Rhode Island to Methuen.
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