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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 $44. 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 $44, and a flight costs an average of $105.
Distance: 358 miles (577 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$148 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price |
7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m 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* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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$981One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus3:00 PM9h05Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station12:05 AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$981One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA297511:00 AM1h25Ronald Reagan National Airport12:25 PMT. F. Green International Airport$4031One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 66 Northeast Regional10:00 PM11h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:15 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$1981One-way0 transfers
- 82 Northeast Regional10:20 AM7h22Washington Union Station, Washington, DC5:42 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$2621One-way0 transfers
- 88 Northeast Regional11:25 AM7h05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC6:30 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$2621One-way0 transfers
PPB 8720 · BZ 02209:50 AM9h05Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC6:55 PMProvidence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)$1291One-way1 transfer- PPB 8720 · BZ 02209:50 AM9h20Washington, Union Station Bus Terminal, DC7:10 PMPeter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI$1291One-way1 transfer
undefined · undefined8:30 AM11h30Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station8:00 PMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$1251One-way1 transfer
UA42398:15 AM1h29Dulles International Airport9:44 AMT. F. Green International Airport$4031One-way0 transfers- AA56591:00 PM1h28Ronald Reagan National Airport2:28 PMT. F. Green International Airport$4031One-way0 transfers
- AA54384:59 PM1h32Ronald Reagan National Airport6:31 PMT. F. Green International Airport$4031One-way0 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 10m.
Bus takes on average 9h 5m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Best Bus to go to Providence, RI by bus.
- 14 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 4 direct flights per day with psa airlines, American Airlines, Republic Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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