What is the cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Rhode Island?

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Rhode Island?

The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Rhode Island is to fly which takes 4h 11m and costs $45 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Philadelphia and Rhode Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Providence Downtown via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Philadelphia and Rhode Island?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Providence. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 27m.

How far is it from Philadelphia to Rhode Island?

The distance between Philadelphia and Rhode Island is 280 miles. The road distance is 270.3 miles.

How do I travel from Philadelphia to Rhode Island without a car?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $75 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Philadelphia to Rhode Island?

The train from 30Th Street Station to Providence takes 4h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Rhode Island bus from?

Philadelphia to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.

Where do I catch the Philadelphia to Rhode Island train from?

Philadelphia to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.

Train, bus or fly from Philadelphia to Rhode Island?

The best way to get from Philadelphia to Rhode Island is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $75 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $150 and takes 6h 50m, you could also fly, which costs $45 - $340 and takes 4h 11m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Rhode Island bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Philadelphia to Rhode Island train arrive?

Philadelphia to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.

Can I drive from Philadelphia to Rhode Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Rhode Island is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 9m to drive from Philadelphia to Rhode Island.

How do I get a train ticket from Philadelphia to Rhode Island?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Philadelphia to Rhode Island?

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Where can I stay near Rhode Island?

There are 176+ hotels available in Rhode Island.

Philadelphia to Rhode Island - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Philadelphia to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, or bus (Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Providencetrain Acela
4h 27m
$75–170
Drive 268.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Providencecar 268.8 mi
5h 9m
$49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Philadelphia
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus New York
6h 50m
$61–144
Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
4h 15m
$169–1,072
Bus via Providence (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus Greyhound US0230
7h 30m
$52–105
Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
4h 11m
$49–340
Fly to Manchester Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
2. Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
6h 31m
$84–1,100
Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
6h 19m
$67–404

Philadelphia to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak)

110Weekly Trains

4h 27mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Philadelphia to Rhode Island.

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Distance: 278.1 mi
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–800 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Providence Downtown via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 50m.

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