How to travel from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA

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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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from 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.

Greyhoundundefined · undefined
09:25AM6h55
Providence, Canal FS Smith
04:20PMPhiladelphia, Schuylkill Ave (Cira Centre South), PA
$691One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25AM6h35
Providence, Canal FS Smith
03:00PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
$681One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

American AirlinesAA1685
06:00AM1h17
T. F. Green International Airport
07:17AMPhiladelphia International Airport
$5481One-way
0 transfers

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Amtrak169 Northeast Regional
08:36PM5h09
Providence Station, Providence, RI
01:45AM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$891One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak195 Northeast Regional
07:05AM5h26
Providence Station, Providence, RI
12:31PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$1771One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak161 Northeast Regional
09:50AM5h29
Providence Station, Providence, RI
03:19PM30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA
$1771One-way
0 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
09:25AM7h55
Providence, Canal FS Smith
05:20PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
$691One-way
1 transfer
Greyhoundundefined · undefined+FlixBusFlixBus
09:25AM9h05
Providence, Canal FS Smith
06:30PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N 2nd St (Madison War Memorial Park), PA
$691One-way
2 transfers
Peter Pan Bus LinesBZ 0203 · PPB 8428
06:40AM7h05
Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)
01:45PMPhiladelphia, Spring Garden St / N Christopher Columbus Blvd, PA
$731One-way
1 transfer
piedmont airlinesAA5818
11:22AM1h27
T. F. Green International Airport
12:49PMPhiladelphia International Airport
$5481One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA1812 · AA1224
10:03AM4h52
T. F. Green International Airport
02:55PMPhiladelphia International Airport
$5601One-way
1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2975+psa airlinesAA5453
01:02PM4h42
T. F. Green International Airport
05:44PMPhiladelphia International Airport
$5601One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA

Travel to Philadelphia, PA 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 Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA.

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There are 3 options to travel between Providence, RI and Philadelphia, PA including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA is by train with an average journey time of 4h 27m.

Other travel options to Philadelphia, PA take longer:

Flight takes on average 1h 17m.

Bus takes on average 6h 35m.

The distance from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA is approximately 234 miles (378 km).
The average frequency per day from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Philadelphia, PA by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Philadelphia, PA by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA:
  • 16 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
Omio customers who travel from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Newark, NJ, Atlantic City, NJ, Boston, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Philadelphia, PA and these popular destinations at a great price.
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