The cheapest and fastest trains from Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
$221
Average price
$334
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
379 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA will cost around $334 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $221.
Of the 19 trains that leave Providence Station, Providence, RI for 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA on Thu, May 07, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 07 the direct trains cover the 379 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
On Thu, May 07 the slowest trains will take 4 h 32 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.
171 Northeast Regional8:52 AM5h23Providence Station, Providence, RI2:15 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2211One-way0 transfers
173 Northeast Regional12:21 PM5h08Providence Station, Providence, RI5:29 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2211One-way0 transfers
85 Northeast Regional11:01 AM5h31Providence Station, Providence, RI4:32 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2211One-way0 transfers
93 Northeast Regional10:01 AM5h23Providence Station, Providence, RI3:24 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2211One-way0 transfers
179 Northeast Regional8:28 PM5h14Providence Station, Providence, RI1:42 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$2211One-way0 transfers
2159 NextGen Acela9:46 AM4h26Providence Station, Providence, RI2:12 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3681One-way0 transfers
2155 NextGen Acela7:50 AM4h28Providence Station, Providence, RI12:18 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$3681One-way0 transfers
2163 Acela11:43 AM4h29Providence Station, Providence, RI4:12 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$4611One-way0 transfers
2167 Acela1:37 PM4h30Providence Station, Providence, RI6:07 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$5701One-way0 transfers
2151 NextGen Acela5:36 AM4h32Providence Station, Providence, RI10:08 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$4611One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $33, and a flight costs an average of $243.
Distance: 235 miles (379 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$137 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $467 Average price | $78 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 5h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 45m Average total duration 6h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $78 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA costing on average $137 (€109).
A bus is $408 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA costing on average $467 (€373).
Other travel options to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
Flight takes on average 6h 45m.
Tickets start at around $137 (€109) compared to roughly $78 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-58.45 (€-46.70). The journey takes 4h 54m versus 4h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Wednesday, May 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:10 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h35 | 4:45 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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2151 NextGen Acela | 5:36 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 4h32 | 10:08 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 6:50 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h06 | 11:56 AM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 7:50 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 4h28 | 12:18 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 8:52 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h23 | 2:15 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 8:52 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 7h13 | 4:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 97 Silver Meteor | 9:46 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 6h19 | 4:05 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 9:46 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 4h26 | 2:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 19 Crescent | 9:46 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h45 | 3:31 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 transfer | |
93 Northeast Regional | 10:01 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h23 | 3:24 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 11:01 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h31 | 4:32 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2163 Acela | 11:43 AM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 4h29 | 4:12 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 12:21 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h08 | 5:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2167 Acela | 1:37 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 4h30 | 6:07 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 2:17 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h33 | 7:50 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
2171 Acela | 3:48 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 4h41 | 8:29 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 3:56 PM Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h23 | 9:19 PM 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA run on average 18 times per day, taking around 4h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€36) but you can travel from only $33 (€26) by bus.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 235 miles (379 km) distance in 4h 36m.
Distance 235 miles (379 km) |
Average train duration 4h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€36) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 4h 36m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
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Train companies: Amtrak from Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Providence Station, Providence, RI and 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA from $33 (€26). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Providence Station, Providence, RI to 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Gaspee Street.
- Union Station Brewery
- The Capital Grille
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Omni Providence Hotel
- Graduate Providence
- Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-4
- Bus: RIPTA routes 50, 55, 56, 57, 62, 66, 72
- Train: Amtrak Acela Express, Northeast Regional
- MBTA Commuter Rail
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
