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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 prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $102.
Distance: 358 miles (577 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$221 Average price | $84 Average price Cheapest | $328 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 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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Direct Options | 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 Washington, DC:
A bus is $138 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Washington, DC costing on average $221 (€179).
A bus is $244 (€197) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Washington, DC costing on average $328 (€264).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 39m.
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.
- FlixBus3:15 PM9h25Providence, Canal FS Smith12:40 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$781One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:15 PM9h25Providence, Canal FS Smith12:40 AMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$781One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA402510:25 AM1h37T. F. Green International Airport12:02 PMDulles International Airport$3681One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 177 Northeast Regional · 6077 AMTRAK6:10 PM8h50Providence Station, Providence, RI3:00 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$2971One-way1 transfer
- 67 Northeast Regional7:25 PM11h29Providence Station, Providence, RI6:54 AMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3301One-way0 transfers
- 171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor8:52 AM9h32Providence Station, Providence, RI6:24 PMWashington Union Station, Washington, DC$3521One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:25 AM10h10Providence, Canal FS Smith6:35 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$881One-way1 transfer
· +FlixBus9:25 AM11h50Providence, Canal FS Smith9:15 PMWashington, Columbus Circle, Union Station$901One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM12h10Providence, Canal FS Smith1:40 AMWashington, DuPont Circle (Connecticut Ave. NW / 20th St. NW)$901One-way1 transfer
AA2338 · AA13187:18 PM4h49T. F. Green International Airport12:07 AMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$3001One-way1 transfer- UA5764 · UA155011:12 AM6h21T. F. Green International Airport5:33 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$3001One-way1 transfer
- AA1585 · AA8466:10 AM6h55T. F. Green International Airport1:05 PMBaltimore/Washington International Airport$3001One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Washington, DC:
A bus is $138 (€111) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Washington, DC costing on average $221 (€179).
A bus is $244 (€197) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Washington, DC costing on average $328 (€264).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 0m.
Bus takes on average 8h 39m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 5 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, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with psa airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Peter Pan Bus to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Washington, DC by train.
- 5 direct flights per day with psa airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 14 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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