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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 $42.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$151 Average price | $62 Average price Cheapest | $93 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 5h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m 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 $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI costing on average $151 (€124).
A bus is $428 (€352) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI costing on average $490 (€403).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Flight takes on average 6h 29m.
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.
PPB 8519P · BZ 0222B9:30 AM6h50Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA4:20 PMProvidence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- PPB 8519P · BZ 0222B9:30 AM6h50Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA4:20 PMProvidence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA166410:30 PM1h16Philadelphia International Airport11:46 PMT. F. Green International Airport$5371One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 66 Northeast Regional3:25 AM5h5030th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA9:15 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$1681One-way0 transfers
- 150 Northeast Regional5:15 AM5h1430th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA10:29 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$2201One-way0 transfers
- 160 Northeast Regional7:14 AM5h3230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA12:46 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$2201One-way0 transfers
- PPB 8511P · BZ 0216B7:30 AM6h50Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA2:20 PMProvidence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)$561One-way1 transfer
- PPB 8774P · BZ 0202B3:25 AM6h55Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA10:20 AMProvidence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)$561One-way1 transfer
- PPB 8555P · BZ 0236B6:30 PM6h15Philadelphia Bus Terminal (1001 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA), PA12:45 AMPeter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI$611One-way1 transfer
AA51835:35 PM1h24Philadelphia International Airport6:59 PMT. F. Green International Airport$5371One-way0 transfers- AA51668:51 AM1h25Philadelphia International Airport10:16 AMT. F. Green International Airport$5371One-way0 transfers
- AA5017 · AA50197:25 PM4h34Philadelphia International Airport11:59 PMT. F. Green International Airport$5471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI:
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI costing on average $151 (€124).
A bus is $428 (€352) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI costing on average $490 (€403).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Flight takes on average 6h 29m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 11 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.
- Trains mostly depart from 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA and arrive in Providence Station, Providence, RI.
- Flights mostly depart from Philadelphia International Airport and arrive in T. F. Green International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA and arrive in Providence, Canal FS Smith.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Providence, RI by train.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus to go to Providence, RI by bus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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