How to travel from Washington, DC to Providence, RI

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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 $45. 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 $45, and a flight costs an average of $105.

Distance: 358 miles (577 km)

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Flight

$149

Average price

$78

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$268

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7h 42m

Average total duration

7h 12m

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30m

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9h 27m

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8h 57m

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4h 29m

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1h 29m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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0.6 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

1.7 - 3.5kg

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from Washington, DC to Providence, RI

How to get from Washington, DC to Providence, RI by train, bus or flight.

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM9h05
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
12:05AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith
$871One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:00PM9h05
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
12:05AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith
$871One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

American AirlinesAA2975
11:00AM1h25
Ronald Reagan National Airport
12:25PMT. F. Green International Airport
$4391One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
10:00PM10h15
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
09:15AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$1951One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak194 Northeast Regional
01:10PM7h21
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
08:31PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$2601One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak168 Northeast Regional
03:25PM7h14
Washington Union Station, Washington, DC
10:39PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$2601One-way
0 transfers
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
08:30AM11h30
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
08:00PMProvidence, Canal FS Smith
$901One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:30PM11h25
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
11:55AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith
$981One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+Greyhound
07:30PM12h45
Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station
09:15AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith
$901One-way
2 transfers
psa airlinesAA5613
12:59PM1h28
Ronald Reagan National Airport
02:27PMT. F. Green International Airport
$4391One-way
0 transfers
American AirlinesAA1588+psa airlinesAA5640
06:20AM6h22
Baltimore/Washington International Airport
12:42PMT. F. Green International Airport
$3521One-way
1 transfer
psa airlinesAA5438
04:59PM1h32
Ronald Reagan National Airport
06:31PMT. F. Green International Airport
$4391One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Washington, DC to Providence, RI

Travel to Providence, RI 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 Washington, DC to Providence, RI.

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There are 3 options to travel between Washington, DC and Providence, RI including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Washington, DC to Providence, RI is a bus with an average price of $45 (€36).

This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Providence, RI:

A bus is $11 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Providence, RI costing on average $55 (€45).

A bus is $61 (€49) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Providence, RI costing on average $105 (€85).

The fastest way to travel from Washington, DC to Providence, RI is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 19m.

Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 10m.

Bus takes on average 9h 5m.

The distance from Washington, DC to Providence, RI is approximately 358 miles (577 km).
The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Providence, RI is:
  • Around 31 flights per day.
  • Around 15 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Washington, DC to Providence, RI:
  • 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, Broadway / Greene Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Washington, DC to Providence, RI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with psa airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines to go to Providence, RI by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Best Bus to go to Providence, RI by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Providence, RI by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to Providence, RI with the following travel companies:
  • 4 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 Acela.
Omio customers who travel from Washington, DC to Providence, RI often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Boston, MA, Philadelphia, PA, New Haven, CT, Hyannis, MA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Providence, RI and these popular destinations at a great price.
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