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RISD Museum
Major art museum at the Rhode Island School of Design, known for strong collections spanning ancient art, painting, design, and contemporary works.
Flights from Washington, DC to Providence, RI depart on average 36 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $68 (€56) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by bus.
There are 4 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 20m. June is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 358 miles (577 km) |
Average flight duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price $68 (€56) |
Flights per day 36 |
Direct flights 4 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 21 days |
Cheapest price
$284
Average price
$650
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 30 m
Flights per day
65
Distance
577 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Providence, RI will cost around $650 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $284.
Of the 65 flights that leave Washington, DC for Providence, RI onSun, Jun 21, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct flights cover the 577 km distance in an average of 1 h 30 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the longest flights will take 1 h 33 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.
UA6142
UA4310
AA5337
AA1518 · AA2318
AA365 · AA2336
AA3352
UA4288
UA6262
AA5334
AA4778Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Providence, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 358 miles (577 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$311 Average price | $200 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $133 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 11m 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 |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Washington, DC to Providence, RI:
A bus is $119 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Providence, RI costing on average $200 (€163).
A bus is $230 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Providence, RI costing on average $311 (€254).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Providence, RI flights for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA4828 | 12:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h31 | 2:06 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA471 · UA516 · UA6054 | 12:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h58 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA511 · UA6054 | 1:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h33 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2338+ AA5022 | 1:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h26 | 6:26 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2338+ AA5220 | 1:12 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h14 | 6:26 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2331 · UA6054 | 1:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 8h18 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA4467+ AA1293 | 1:19 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 10h35 | 11:54 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5474+ AA5838 | 1:39 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 3h15 | 4:54 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2338+ AA5270 | 1:58 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 4h28 | 6:26 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1200 · AA1293 | 1:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h55 | 11:54 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5363 | 2:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h48 | 4:47 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA840 · AA2566 | 3:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h03 | 10:23 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2649 · UA6054 | 3:39 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h54 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1630 · AA1293 | 5:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h54 | 11:54 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA654 · UA4703 | 5:05 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 21h20 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA654 · UA6054 | 5:05 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 28h28 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4310 | 5:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h40 | 7:00 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1664+ AA5406 | 5:22 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h51 | 11:13 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2182 · AA2566 | 5:26 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h57 | 10:23 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA590 · UA6054 | 5:32 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 28h01 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA590 · UA4703 | 5:32 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 20h53 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2497 · UA4703 | 5:43 PM Dulles International Airport | 20h42 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2497 · UA6054 | 5:43 PM Dulles International Airport | 27h50 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA276 · UA6054 | 7:05 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 26h28 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA276 · UA4703 | 7:05 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 19h20 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1193 · UA6054 | 7:18 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 26h15 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1193 · UA4703 | 7:18 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 19h07 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3352 | 8:40 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h28 | 10:08 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1738 · UA4703 | 10:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 16h10 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1738 · UA6054 | 10:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 23h18 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6142 | 10:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 1h36 | 11:56 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
AA365 · AA2336 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h58 | 10:58 AM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1708 · AA2336 | 5:01 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 5h57 | 10:58 AM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3889 · AA3453 | 6:03 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 7h09 | 1:12 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1778 · UA4703 | 6:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 8h15 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1778 · UA6054 | 6:10 AM Dulles International Airport | 15h23 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2670 · AA2336 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 4h43 | 10:58 AM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B6254 · B61128 | 6:15 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 17h00 | 11:15 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1793 · UA4703 | 6:15 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h10 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2670 · AA2318 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 9h35 | 3:50 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1216 · AA2336 | 6:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 4h38 | 10:58 AM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA581 · UA6054 | 6:20 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 15h13 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA581 · UA4703 | 6:20 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h05 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1581 · AA2336 | 6:23 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 4h35 | 10:58 AM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA441 · UA4703 | 7:15 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h10 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2304+ AA3453 | 7:40 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h32 | 1:12 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA4288 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 1h30 | 9:45 AM T. F. Green International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2739 · UA745 · UA6054 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 13h18 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1775 · UA6054 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 13h18 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1775 · UA4703 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h10 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5337 | 8:24 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h34 | 9:58 AM T. F. Green International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1061 · UA4703 | 8:25 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h00 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2844 · UA6054 | 8:25 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 13h08 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2844 · UA4703 | 8:25 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 6h00 | 2:25 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1061 · UA6054 | 8:25 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 13h08 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1518 · AA2318 | 8:32 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h18 | 3:50 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA6137 · UA5381 · UA6054 | 8:35 AM Dulles International Airport | 12h58 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA1998 · UA371 · UA6054 | 8:45 AM Dulles International Airport | 12h48 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5219+ AA2318 | 9:20 AM Dulles International Airport | 6h30 | 3:50 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA730 · UA6054 | 9:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 12h03 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2201 · UA6054 | 10:30 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 11h03 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1252 · UA6054 | 10:31 AM Dulles International Airport | 11h02 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA704 · UA6054 | 10:40 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 10h53 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA489 · AA1293 | 11:35 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 11h00 | 10:35 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA489+ AA3771 | 11:35 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h36 | 5:11 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1295 · AA2338 | 11:56 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 6h30 | 6:26 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1048 · UA6054 | 11:57 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h36 | 9:33 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA5334 | 12:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1h30 | 1:43 PM T. F. Green International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Discover the best of Providence — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Providence trip today.
Major art museum at the Rhode Island School of Design, known for strong collections spanning ancient art, painting, design, and contemporary works.
Historic mansion museum run by the Rhode Island Historical Society, offering insight into early Providence and merchant-era life.
Hands-on family museum with interactive exhibits focused on play, creativity, and early learning.
Riverfront park and promenade at the heart of downtown, best known for scenic walks and WaterFire evenings.
Historic neighborhood with steep streets, preserved architecture, Brown University, and classic views over Providence.
Large urban park with lakes, walking paths, gardens, and several cultural attractions, popular with locals year-round.
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
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.
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.
Established Italian market and casual eatery on Federal Hill, loved for sandwiches, prepared foods, and old-school neighborhood atmosphere.
Landmark Providence restaurant known for wood-grilled dishes, pasta, and refined Italian cooking in a polished but lively setting.
Well-known seafood restaurant near downtown, popular for oysters, lobster, and classic Rhode Island coastal fare in an upscale setting.
Moderate for a U.S. city. Casual meals are reasonable, but hotels and fine dining can be pricey.
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.
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