The average train between Washington DC and Rhode Island takes 7h 21m and the fastest train takes 6h 5m. There is a train service every few hours from Washington DC to Rhode Island. 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 hourly between Washington DC and Rhode Island. The earliest departure is at 12:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Washington DC is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Rhode Island at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and take an average of 7h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Washington DC station and arriving at Rhode Island station via Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
Washington DC to Rhode Island train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, depart from Washington Union Station.
Washington DC to Rhode Island train services, operated by Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority, arrive at Providence station.
The distance between Washington DC and Rhode Island is 562.3 km. The road distance is 664 km.
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–900 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours.