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Compare train, bus, and flight for Providence, RI to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $88 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $88, while a flight costs an average of $558.
Distance: 358 miles (577 km)
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$306 Average price | $88 Average price Cheapest | $558 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 47m Average total duration 7h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration 8h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 4h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Washington, DC:
A bus is $218 (€183) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Washington, DC costing on average $306 (€257).
A bus is $470 (€395) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Washington, DC costing on average $558 (€468).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
You'll arrive about 3h 7m sooner (4h 12m by flight vs 7h 19m by car). Tickets start at around $558 (€468) compared to roughly $113 (€95) in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
Travel optionsfrom Providence, RI to Washington, DC
How to get from Providence, RI to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Providence, RI to Washington, DC is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM10h10Providence, Canal FS Smith6:35 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$691One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM10h10Providence, Canal FS Smith6:35 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$691One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- UA449710:22 AM1h31T. F. Green International Airport11:53 AMDulles International Airport$3311One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor8:52 AM10h49Providence Station, Providence, RI7:41 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$2541One-way1 transfer
- 171 Northeast Regional · 19 Crescent8:52 AM9h54Providence Station, Providence, RI6:46 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$3331One-way1 transfer
- 95 Northeast Regional6:50 AM8h03Providence Station, Providence, RI2:53 PMAlexandria Station, Alexandria, VA$3441One-way0 transfers
· +FlixBus9:25 AM10h40Providence, Canal FS Smith8:05 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$851One-way2 transfers- · +FlixBus9:25 AM16h10Providence, Canal FS Smith1:35 AMWashington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW)$921One-way2 transfers
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672559:50 PM8h25Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)6:15 AMWashington, 19th St SE (Stadium-Armory Station)$941One-way0 transfers
AA34106:12 AM1h37T. F. Green International Airport7:49 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$2851One-way0 transfers
AA50239:05 AM1h37T. F. Green International Airport10:42 AMRonald Reagan National Airport$2851One-way0 transfers- UA44497:45 PM1h40T. F. Green International Airport9:25 PMDulles International Airport$2851One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Washington, DC:
A bus is $218 (€183) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Washington, DC costing on average $306 (€257).
A bus is $470 (€395) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Washington, DC costing on average $558 (€468).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 47m.
Bus takes on average 9h 25m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Providence, RI and Washington, DC 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 Ronald Reagan National Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Providence Station, Providence, RI and arrive in Washington Union Station, Washington, DC.
- Buses mostly depart from Providence, Canal FS Smith and arrive in Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC.
- Travel with Greyhound, FlixBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, United, skywest airlines, JetBlue Airways, psa airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 7 direct flights per day with American Airlines, Republic Airlines, United, psa airlines.
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