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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 €42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 28m. 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 €42, and a flight costs an average of €41.

Distance: 358 miles (577 km)

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€135

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€61

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€218

Average price

7h 46m

Average total duration

7h 16m

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30m

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9h 20m

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4h 28m

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1h 28m

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3h 0m

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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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Amtrak

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FlixBus

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American Airlines

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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.

FlixBus
10:30PM13h50
Washington, DC
12:20PMProvidence, RI
$891One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
10:30PM13h50
Washington, DC
12:20PMProvidence, RI
$891One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Greyhound
12:30PM11h30
Washington, DC
12:00AMProvidence, RI
$1051One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
11:25PM14h05
Washington, DC
01:30PMProvidence, RI
$981One-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 travel options between Washington, DC and Providence, RI. You can take a train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Washington, DC to Providence, RI is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $46 (€41) compared to other travel options to Providence, RI:

A bus is $4 (€4) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $50 (€45) from Washington, DC to Providence, RI.

Taking a bus costs $18 (€16) less than taking a train, which costs on average $64 (€57) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Providence, RI from Washington, DC is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 22 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 8 h 45 min.

Train takes 5 h 56 min on average.

Providence, RI is approximately 357 miles (576 km) away from Washington, DC.

The average frequency per day from Washington, DC to Providence, RI is:

  • 7 buses a day.
  • 14 flights per day.
  • Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Providence, RI from Washington, DC as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Washington, DC to Providence, RI:

    The following travel companies offer services from Washington, DC to Providence, RI:

    • FlixBus can get you to Providence, RI by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with FlixBus from Washington, DC to Providence, RI for $46 (€41) on Omio.
    • Travel with Republic Airlines to go to Providence, RI by plane. For a good deal on tickets, you can find Republic Airlines Washington, DC to Providence, RI tickets on Omio for $60 (€55).
    • Amtrak or Amtrak Acela can get you to Providence, RI by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Amtrak from Washington, DC to Providence, RI for $64 (€57) on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Washington, DC to Providence, RI with the following travel companies:

    • Direct flights with Republic Airlines with 2 direct flights per day.
    • Direct train available with Amtrak or Amtrak Acela 15 direct trains per day.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Providence, RI as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Washington, DC to Providence, RI.

    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 or 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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