How to travel from Providence, RI to Washington, DC

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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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$187

Average price

$79

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$260

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7h 28m

Average total duration

6h 58m

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30m

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8h 57m

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8h 27m

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4h 42m

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1h 42m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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1.7 - 3.5kg

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from Providence, RI to Washington, DC

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.

FlixBus
01:25PM9h00
Providence, RI
10:25PMWashington, DC
$671One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
01:25PM9h00
Providence, RI
10:25PMWashington, DC
$671One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
01:25PM9h00
Providence, RI
10:25PMWashington, DC
$671One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
08:15PM9h25
Providence, RI
05:40AMWashington, DC
$831One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:10AM12h10
Providence, RI
01:20PMWashington, DC
$871One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
02:25PM10h35
Providence, RI
01:00AMWashington, DC
$1031One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Providence, RI to Washington, DC

Travel to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC.

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There are 3 options to travel between Providence, RI and Washington, DC including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Providence, RI to Washington, DC is a bus with an average price of $37 (€29).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Providence, RI to Washington, DC is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 35m.

Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 14m.

Bus takes on average 9h 0m.

The distance from Providence, RI to Washington, DC is approximately 358 miles (577 km).
The average frequency per day from Providence, RI to Washington, DC is:
  • 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.

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