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Compare train, bus, and flight for Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to 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 56m. 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $45.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$157 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $82 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m 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 Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $157 (€128).
A bus is $451 (€368) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $514 (€419).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 36m.
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
· 9:25 AM6h50Providence, Canal FS Smith4:15 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$441One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- · 9:25 AM6h50Providence, Canal FS Smith4:15 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$441One-way1 transfer
Fastest
AA513810:43 AM1h20T. F. Green International Airport12:03 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4951One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 179 Northeast Regional8:28 PM5h11Providence Station, Providence, RI1:39 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$701One-way0 transfers
- 67 Northeast Regional7:25 PM5h26Providence Station, Providence, RI12:51 AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1201One-way0 transfers
- 177 Northeast Regional6:10 PM5h35Providence Station, Providence, RI11:45 PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA$1201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:15 PM6h40Providence, Canal FS Smith9:55 PMPhiladelphia Bus Station$451One-way0 transfers
BZ 0221B · PPB 8460P3:25 PM6h20Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)9:45 PMPhiladelphia, PA$561One-way1 transfer- BZ 0221B · PPB 8460P3:15 PM6h30Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI9:45 PMPhiladelphia, PA$561One-way1 transfer
- AA51667:22 PM1h23T. F. Green International Airport8:45 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$4951One-way0 transfers
AA10086:16 AM1h24T. F. Green International Airport7:40 AMPhiladelphia International Airport$4951One-way0 transfers
AA4574 · AA440710:34 AM4h17T. F. Green International Airport2:51 PMPhiladelphia International Airport$5051One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $94 (€77) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $157 (€128).
A bus is $451 (€368) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $514 (€419).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 36m.
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 12 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Providence, RI and Philadelphia, PA as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from T. F. Green International Airport and arrive in Philadelphia International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Providence Station, Providence, RI and arrive in 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA.
- Buses mostly depart from Providence, Canal FS Smith and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter Pan Bus to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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