The cheapest and fastest trains from State College, PA to Providence, RI
Cheapest price
$131
Average price
$131
Fastest journey
19 h 15 m
Average duration
19 h 15 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
550 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from State College, PA 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 State College, PA to Providence, RI will cost around $131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $131.
Of the 1 trains that leave State College, PA for Providence, RI on Fri, May 08, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, May 08 the direct trains cover the 550 km distance in an average of 19 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 19 h 15 m .
On Fri, May 08 the slowest trains will take 19 h 15 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.
7:00 PM19h15State College, PA2:15 PMProvidence, RI$1311One-way0 transfers
7:00 PM19h15State College, PA2:15 PMProvidence, RI$1311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for State College, PA to Providence, RI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from State College, PA to Providence, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $131. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $131, and a flight costs an average of $251.
Distance: 341 miles (550 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
|---|---|---|
$131 Average price Cheapest | $184 Average price | $394 Average price |
19h 45m Average total duration 19h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 1m Average total duration 14h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration Fastest 7h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from State College, PA to Providence, RI:
A train is $53 (€43) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from State College, PA to Providence, RI costing on average $184 (€147).
A train is $264 (€211) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from State College, PA to Providence, RI costing on average $394 (€315).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 31m.
Train takes on average 19h 15m.
Live departures
State College, PA to Providence, RI train times
The table below shows live departures for State College, PA to Providence, RI trains for today, Thursday, May 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:00 PM State College, PA | 19h15 | 2:15 PM Providence, RI | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from State College, PA to Providence, RI
Trains from State College, PA to Providence, RI run on average 1 times per day, taking around 19h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $131 (€104) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:40, the last at 14:00. The fastest train covers the 341 miles (550 km) distance in 19h 15m.
Distance 341 miles (550 km) |
Average train duration 19h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $131 (€104) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 19h 15m |
First train 6:40 AM |
Last train 2:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
FAQs: Trains from State College, PA to Providence, RI
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from State College, PA to Providence, RI 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 Providence, RI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from State College, PA to Providence, RI
- 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
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