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Compare train, bus, and flight for Washington, DC to Providence, RI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Providence, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 $30, and a flight costs an average of $56.
Distance: 358 miles (577 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$163 Average price | $66 Average price Cheapest | $254 Average price | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 11m 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 Washington, DC to Providence, RI:
A bus is $97 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Providence, RI costing on average $163 (€163).
A bus is $188 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Providence, RI costing on average $254 (€254).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
Travel optionsfrom Washington, DC to Providence, RI
How to get from Washington, DC to Providence, RI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Washington, DC to Providence, RI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus3:00 PM9h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station12:05 AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$971One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus3:00 PM9h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station12:05 AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$971One-way0 transfers
Fastest
UA45998:15 AM1h28Dulles International Airport9:43 AMT. F. Green International Airport$2351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 178 Northeast Regional3:56 PM7h33Washington Union Station, Washington, DC11:29 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$1171One-way0 transfers
- 176 Northeast Regional3:30 PM7h22Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:52 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$1661One-way0 transfers
- 66 Northeast Regional10:00 PM11h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:15 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$2191One-way0 transfers
PPB 8720P · BZ 0220B9:50 AM8h55Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC6:45 PMPeter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI$1031One-way1 transfer- PPB 8702P · BZ 0216B5:20 AM9h00Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC2:20 PMProvidence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)$1031One-way1 transfer
- PPB 8702P · BZ 0216B5:20 AM9h10Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC2:30 PMPeter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI$1031One-way1 transfer
- AA533710:00 AM1h30Ronald Reagan National Airport11:30 AMT. F. Green International Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
- AA501710:28 PM1h31Ronald Reagan National Airport11:59 PMT. F. Green International Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
AA1295 · AA233811:56 AM6h34Ronald Reagan National Airport6:30 PMT. F. Green International Airport$2221One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Providence, RI:
A bus is $97 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Providence, RI costing on average $163 (€163).
A bus is $188 (€188) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Providence, RI costing on average $254 (€254).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 13m.
Bus takes on average 8h 57m.
- Around 36 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Washington, DC and Providence, RI as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive in T. F. Green International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Washington Union Station, Washington, DC and arrive in Providence Station, Providence, RI.
- Buses mostly depart from Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and arrive in Providence, Canal FS Smith.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Providence, RI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Providence, RI by train.
- Travel with psa airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Providence, RI by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 4 direct flights per day with psa airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines.
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