There are 7 ways to get from Cranston to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PVD - DCA
1h 41m$89–473Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PVD - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
2h 41m$71–925Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
6h 28m$147–290Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus New York
8h 44m$91–189Drive 395.8 mi
- Drive from Cranston to Washingtoncar 395.8 mi
7h 38m$73–105Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PVD - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
2h 41m$351–681Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Providence to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2681
9h 32m$82–131
Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cranston to Washington is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Cranston to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $85 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Cranston to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Union Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Cranston to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Cranston and Washington is 364 miles. The road distance is 398.1 miles.
The best way to get from Cranston to Washington without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs $140 - $290.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Cranston to Washington, including transfers.
Cranston to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Cranston to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Cranston to Washington is to fly which takes 1h 41m and costs $85 - $480. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $290 and takes 6h 28m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $90 - $190 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Cranston, RI, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Providence to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–900 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–900
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $95–550
- First Class
- $290–900
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Cranston to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Cranston to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cranston to Washington is 398 miles. It takes approximately 7h 38m to drive from Cranston to Washington.
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