The average train between Rhode Island and Washington DC takes 7h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Rhode Island to Washington DC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 2 hours between Rhode Island and Washington DC. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rhode Island is at 7:25 PM which arrives into Washington DC at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Washington DC. However, there are services departing from Rhode Island station and arriving at Washington DC station via Washington Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Rhode Island to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Washington DC train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Washington Union Station.
The distance between Rhode Island and Washington DC is 562.3 km. The road distance is 666 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Providence to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–900 and the journey takes 6h 18m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 4 hours.