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Compare bus, train, and flight for Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $45. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $45, and a train costs an average of $43.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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$134 Average price | $70 Average price Cheapest |
5h 34m Average total duration Fastest 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 44m Average total duration 6h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI
Travel to Providence, RI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI.

This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI costing on average $43 (€34).
A bus is $187 (€149) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI costing on average $227 (€181).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 22m.
Bus takes on average 6h 0m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Providence, RI as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in T. F. Green International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Providence Station, Providence, RI.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Providence, Broadway / Greene Street.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Providence, RI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Providence, RI by train.
- 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
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