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Major art museum at the Rhode Island School of Design, known for strong collections spanning ancient art, painting, design, and contemporary works.
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The cheapest and fastest buses from Portland, ME to Providence, RI
Showing times and prices for Jun 21
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 51 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
225 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Portland, ME to Providence, RI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Portland, ME to Providence, RI will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Fast buses
It's difficult to get from Portland, ME to Providence, RI without transferring at least once.
8242 AMTRAK · 195 Northeast Regional3:15 AM3h59Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME7:14 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$481One-way1 transfer- 8273 AMTRAK · 161 Northeast Regional6:15 AM4h04Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME10:19 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$601One-way1 transfer
- 8244 AMTRAK · 99 Northeast Regional4:15 AM5h02Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME9:17 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$601One-way1 transfer
- 8263 AMTRAK · 165 Northeast Regional11:30 AM4h18Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME3:48 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$661One-way1 transfer
- 8279 AMTRAK · 135 Northeast Regional9:30 AM4h48Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME2:18 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$661One-way1 transfer
- 8263 AMTRAK+
2257 Acela11:30 AM3h10Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME2:40 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$2041One-way1 transfer - 8269 AMTRAK · 67 Northeast Regional3:30 PM3h53Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME7:23 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$711One-way1 transfer
- 8242 AMTRAK · 195 Northeast Regional3:15 AM3h59Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME7:14 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$481One-way1 transfer
- 8273 AMTRAK · 161 Northeast Regional6:15 AM4h04Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME10:19 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$601One-way1 transfer
- 8279 AMTRAK+2255 Acela9:30 AM4h08Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME1:38 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$2041One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Portland, ME to Providence, RI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Portland, ME to Providence, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $295.
Distance: 139 miles (225 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
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$44 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $643 Average price | $36 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 19m Average total duration 9h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The cheapest way to travel from Portland, ME to Providence, RI is a bus with an average price of $44 (€36).
This is compared to other travel options from Portland, ME to Providence, RI:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Portland, ME to Providence, RI costing on average $58 (€48).
A bus is $599 (€491) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Portland, ME to Providence, RI costing on average $643 (€527).
The fastest way to travel from Portland, ME to Providence, RI is by bus with an average journey time of 2h 35m.
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 8m.
Flight takes on average 9h 19m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Portland, ME and Providence, RI including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Portland, ME to Providence, RI among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (2h 35m by bus vs 2h 39m by car). Tickets start at around $44 (€36) compared to roughly $36 (€29) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you're getting time back, skipping traffic and parking, and you can work or rest on board.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel splits across several people), want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Portland, ME to Providence, RI Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 07:14AM | Duration 3h59 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:17AM | Duration 5h02 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:19AM | Duration 4h04 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:48AM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:19PM | Duration 4h49 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:48AM | Duration 3h33 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:19PM | Duration 3h49 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:38PM | Duration 4h08 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:58PM | Duration 3h43 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 05:21PM | Duration 5h51 | Departure days Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:21PM | Duration 3h51 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:54PM | Duration 4h24 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 12:34AM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator Amtrak | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:34AM | Duration 5h04 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $40 |
Live departures
Portland, ME to Providence, RI bus times
The table below shows live departures for Portland, ME to Providence, RI buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
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| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8242 AMTRAK · 195 Northeast Regional | 3:15 AM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 3h59 | 7:14 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 transfer | |
| 8242 AMTRAK+2249 NextGen Acela | 3:15 AM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 3h25 | 6:40 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 transfer | |
| 8244 AMTRAK · 99 Northeast Regional | 4:15 AM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 5h02 | 9:17 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 transfer | |
| 8273 AMTRAK · 161 Northeast Regional | 6:15 AM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 4h04 | 10:19 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 transfer | |
| 8263 AMTRAK · 167 Northeast Regional | 11:30 AM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 5h51 | 5:21 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 transfer | |
| 8263 AMTRAK · 165 Northeast Regional | 11:30 AM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 4h18 | 3:48 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 transfer | |
| 8271 AMTRAK · 167 Northeast Regional | 1:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 3h51 | 5:21 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 transfer | |
| 8271 AMTRAK+2257 Acela | 1:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 25h10 | 2:40 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 transfer | |
| 8269 AMTRAK · 169 Northeast Regional | 3:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 5h04 | 8:34 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 transfer | |
| 8269 AMTRAK · 65 Northeast Regional | 3:30 PM Portland Transportation Center, Portland, ME | 3h53 | 7:23 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Portland, ME to Providence, RI
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Buses from Portland, ME to Providence, RI run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 03:15, the last at 20:41. The fastest bus covers the 139 miles (225 km) distance in 3h 33m.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 139 miles (225 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 3h 33m |
First bus 3:15 AM |
Last bus 8:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 2 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
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Complete guide to Providence
Things to do in Providence
Discover the best of Providence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Providence trip today.
- Recommended
The John Brown House Museum
Historic mansion museum run by the Rhode Island Historical Society, offering insight into early Providence and merchant-era life.
- Recommended
Providence Children's Museum
Hands-on family museum with interactive exhibits focused on play, creativity, and early learning.
- Must visit
Waterplace Park
Riverfront park and promenade at the heart of downtown, best known for scenic walks and WaterFire evenings.
- Must visit
College Hill
Historic neighborhood with steep streets, preserved architecture, Brown University, and classic views over Providence.
- Must visit
Roger Williams Park
Large urban park with lakes, walking paths, gardens, and several cultural attractions, popular with locals year-round.
Stuffies
Large quahog clams stuffed with a seasoned mix of chopped clam, breadcrumbs, herbs, and often spicy Portuguese chouriço. A signature Rhode Island appetizer with strong local and Portuguese-Italian New
Clam Cakes
Rhode Island–style fritters made from a savory flour batter with chopped clams, usually served with chowder. A classic coastal snack found at seafood shacks across the Providence area.
- Gluten-free
Rhode Island Clam Chowder
The local chowder style made with a clear broth rather than cream or tomato, highlighting quahogs, potatoes, and herbs. It is one of the state’s most distinctive traditional dishes.
Venda Ravioli
Established Italian market and casual eatery on Federal Hill, loved for sandwiches, prepared foods, and old-school neighborhood atmosphere.
Al Forno
Landmark Providence restaurant known for wood-grilled dishes, pasta, and refined Italian cooking in a polished but lively setting.
Hemenway's Restaurant
Well-known seafood restaurant near downtown, popular for oysters, lobster, and classic Rhode Island coastal fare in an upscale setting.
United States Dollar
Moderate for a U.S. city. Casual meals are reasonable, but hotels and fine dining can be pricey.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- USD 10-18 for fast casual or takeout.
- Mid-range
- USD 20-40 per person at a mid-range restaurant.
- Fine dining
- USD 70+ per person before drinks and tax.
- Coffee
- USD 3-6 for drip coffee or a latte.
Tipping culture
Tip 18-20% at restaurants; 20%+ for great service. Tip bartenders USD 1-2 per drink, taxis about 10-15%, and round up for cafes.
Transit
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Prices
- Single ticket
- USD 2.00
- Day pass
- USD 6.00
To the city center
Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI, Providence -> Providence Station, Providence
- Distance
- 0.8 km
- Travel time
- 10 min
- You can pay RIPTA fares with cash on board, but exact change is required and no change is given. Card payment is not generally available on buses.
- Use the Transit app for real-time RIPTA bus tracking and trip planning in Providence.
FAQs: Bus from Portland, ME to Providence, RI
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Portland, ME to Providence, RI by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Providence, RI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Cheap bus tickets from Portland, ME to Providence, RI can start from as little as $39 (€32) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Portland, ME to Providence, RI is $44 (€36) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by bus from Portland, ME to Providence, RI is 3h 33m to travel the 139 miles (225 km) long journey. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest bus from Portland, ME to Providence, RI leaves at 3:15 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Portland, ME to Providence, RI leaves at 8:41 PM.
A trip to Providence, RI from Portland, ME is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 33m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a bus from Portland, ME to Providence, RI is January.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Portland, ME and Providence, RI including taking a bus, train, and flight.
No, the bus from Portland, ME to Providence, RI has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Portland, ME to Providence, RI.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Providence, RI are:
- WaterFire Providence, an award-winning fire sculpture installation on the rivers of downtown Providence
- Roger Williams Park Zoo, a historic zoo featuring diverse animal exhibits and conservation programs
- RISD Museum, an art museum with a vast collection of fine and decorative arts from around the world
- Providence Performing Arts Center, a grand theater hosting Broadway shows, concerts, and performances
- Benefit Street Mile of History, a historic street lined with preserved colonial homes and architecture.
The best things to do in Providence, RI include:
- WaterFire Providence, an award-winning fire sculpture installation on the rivers of downtown Providence
- Roger Williams Park Zoo, a historic zoo featuring diverse animal exhibits and conservation programs
- RISD Museum, an art museum with an extensive collection of fine and decorative arts from around the world
- Providence Performing Arts Center, a venue hosting Broadway shows, concerts, and other live performances
- Federal Hill, a vibrant neighborhood known for its Italian heritage, dining, and cultural events.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Portland, ME to Providence, RI.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the bus from Portland, ME to Providence, RI.
No, luggage for the bus from Portland, ME to Providence, RI needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Portland, ME to Providence, RI.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Portland, ME to Providence, RI.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Portland, ME to Providence, RI.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Portland, ME to Providence, RI.
Since neither Portland, ME nor Providence, RI are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Portland, ME to Providence, RI among Omio's users.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Providence, RI, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded areas like WaterFire events and downtown. Avoid poorly lit or isolated neighborhoods at night. Common scams include overcharging by unlicensed taxi drivers and fake charity solicitations. Staying alert and using official transportation services can help ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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