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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 an average ticket price of $82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $82, while a flight costs an average of $560.
Distance: 358 miles (577 km)
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$308 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest | $560 Average price | $131 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 44m Average total duration 7h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 30m Average total duration 9h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 9m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Washington, DC to Providence, RI
Compare the available ways to get from Washington, DC to Providence, RI, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Providence, RI:
A bus is $227 (€190) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Providence, RI costing on average $308 (€258).
A bus is $479 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Providence, RI costing on average $560 (€469).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 44m.
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
Tickets start at around $308 (€258) compared to roughly $131 (€110) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$176 (-€148). The journey takes 7h 14m versus 7h 11m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 6076 Connecting Bus · 1150 Northeast Regional2:20 AM8h28Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:48 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$511One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 6076 Connecting Bus · 1150 Northeast Regional2:20 AM8h28Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:48 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$511One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- UA44948:15 AM1h23Dulles International Airport9:38 AMT. F. Green International Airport$3471One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1164 Northeast Regional9:15 AM7h18Washington Union Station, Washington, DC4:33 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$1461One-way0 transfers
- 1082 Northeast Regional10:30 AM7h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:50 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$2721One-way0 transfers
- 1088 Northeast Regional11:27 AM7h28Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:55 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$2721One-way0 transfers
FlixBus3:00 PM9h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station12:05 AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$651One-way0 transfers
+FlixBus · FlixBus11:35 PM12h20Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station11:55 AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$661One-way2 transfers- · 8:30 AM11h30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station8:00 PMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$791One-way1 transfer
AA333610:28 PM1h31Ronald Reagan National Airport11:59 PMT. F. Green International Airport$2981One-way0 transfers
AA54386:59 AM1h34Ronald Reagan National Airport8:33 AMT. F. Green International Airport$2981One-way0 transfers- AA56199:40 AM1h36Ronald Reagan National Airport11:16 AMT. F. Green International Airport$2981One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to Providence, RI:
A bus is $227 (€190) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to Providence, RI costing on average $308 (€258).
A bus is $479 (€401) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Washington, DC to Providence, RI costing on average $560 (€469).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 44m.
Bus takes on average 9h 30m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 9 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, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC and arrive in Providence, Canal FS Smith.
- Travel with psa airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines, piedmont airlines, United, skywest airlines, JetBlue Airways to go to Providence, RI by flight.
- 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.
- 7 direct flights per day with psa airlines, American Airlines, United.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 13 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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