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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 $34. 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 $34, and a train costs an average of $46.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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$137 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Travel optionsfrom Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA
How to get from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $46 (€37).
A bus is $219 (€177) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA costing on average $253 (€204).
Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:
Flight takes on average 1h 17m.
Bus takes on average 6h 35m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 19 trains per day.
- Around 9 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, Broadway / Greene Street and arrive in Philadelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
- 16 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
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