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Compare train, bus, 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 $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 1m. 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 $21, and a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$117 Average price | $53 Average price Cheapest | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 37m Average total duration 6h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI costing on average $117 (€94).
A bus is $423 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI costing on average $476 (€383).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Flight takes on average 9h 4m.
Travel optionsfrom Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI
How to get from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM9h50Philadelphia Bus Station8:20 AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$701One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 PM9h50Philadelphia Bus Station8:20 AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$701One-way2 transfers
Fastest
AA50833:35 PM1h19Philadelphia International Airport4:54 PMT. F. Green International Airport$5491One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 176 Northeast Regional5:27 PM5h2530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:52 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$881One-way0 transfers
- 174 Northeast Regional12:33 PM5h2830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA6:01 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$1251One-way0 transfers
2152 Acela8:29 AM4h3830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA1:07 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$1701One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:15 PM7h05Philadelphia Bus Station9:20 PMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$701One-way1 transfer
· 9:45 AM10h15Philadelphia Bus Station8:00 PMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$711One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 AM8h40Philadelphia Bus Station11:55 AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$741One-way1 transfer
- AA56391:23 PM1h21Philadelphia International Airport2:44 PMT. F. Green International Airport$5041One-way0 transfers
- AA51238:45 AM1h22Philadelphia International Airport10:07 AMT. F. Green International Airport$5041One-way0 transfers
UA6235 · UA626210:30 AM3h31Philadelphia International Airport2:01 PMT. F. Green International Airport$5141One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI:
A bus is $64 (€52) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI costing on average $117 (€94).
A bus is $423 (€341) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI costing on average $476 (€383).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 7m.
Flight takes on average 9h 4m.
- Around 20 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Philadelphia, PA and Providence, RI as scheduled services by train, bus, 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 Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA and arrive in Providence, Canal FS Smith.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Providence, RI by train.
- Travel with Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Providence, RI by bus.
- 14 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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