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Compare bus, train, 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 $37. 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 $37, and a flight costs an average of $78.
Distance: 358 miles (577 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$187 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $260 Average price |
7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Providence, RI to Washington, DC by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Washington, DC:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Washington, DC costing on average $56 (€45).
A bus is $41 (€33) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Washington, DC costing on average $78 (€62).
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 14m.
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 18 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 bus, train, 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, Broadway / Greene Street and arrive in Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Washington, DC by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Washington, DC by bus.
- Travel with psa airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Washington, DC by flight.
- 14 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Republic Airlines.
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