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National Air and Space Museum
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Flights from Providence, RI to Washington, DC depart on average 32 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $100 (€82) but you can travel from only $50 (€41) by bus.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 358 miles (577 km) distance in 1h 32m. August is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 358 miles (577 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $100 (€82) |
Flights per day 32 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 1h 32m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 63 days |
Cheapest price
$136
Average price
$428
Fastest journey
1 h 33 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Flights per day
77
Distance
577 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Providence, RI to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Providence, RI to Washington, DC will cost around $428 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $136.
Of the 77 flights that leave Providence, RI for Washington, DC onWed, Jul 15, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 15 the direct flights cover the 577 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 33 m .
On Wed, Jul 15 the longest flights will take 1 h 44 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AA2318 · AA1242
AA2338 · AA1269
AA2318 · AA1269
AA2338 · AA1242
AA2318 · AA527
AA343
UA4609
UA6192
UA4078
AA5419Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $100.
Distance: 358 miles (577 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$321 Average price | $217 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Washington, DC:
A bus is $135 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Washington, DC costing on average $217 (€179).
A bus is $239 (€197) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Washington, DC costing on average $321 (€264).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 39m.
The table below shows live departures for Providence, RI to Washington, DC flights for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:00 AM Providence, RI | 16h59 | 3:59 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:12 PM Providence, RI | 6h16 | 9:28 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:38 PM Providence, RI | 1h48 | 9:26 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:42 PM Providence, RI | 1h36 | 9:18 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:30 PM Providence, RI | 1h48 | 10:18 PM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 PM Providence, RI | 4h25 | 2:55 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:30 PM Providence, RI | 4h25 | 3:55 AM Washington, DC | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, July 15 | |||||
UA6192 | 5:50 AM T. F. Green International Airport | 1h39 | 7:29 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last flight of the day. | |||||
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