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

The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Rhode Island is to bus via New York which costs $40 - $95 and takes 6h 50m.

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 3h 20m and costs $40 - $260.

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 via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

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 35m.

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 35m and costs $35 - $800.

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

The train from 30Th Street Station to Providence takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Philadelphia to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, 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 35m and costs $35 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $130 and takes 6h 35m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $260 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the Philadelphia to Rhode Island bus arrive?

Philadelphia to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown 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 7m to drive from Philadelphia to Rhode Island.

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

Book your Philadelphia to Rhode Island train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Philadelphia to Rhode Island bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rhode Island?

There are 194+ hotels available in Rhode Island.

Philadelphia to Rhode Island - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Philadelphia to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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 ProvidenceAcela
4h 35m
$35–800
Bus (Flixbus)
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to New York MidtownFlixBus 2601 / ...
2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to ProvidenceFlixBus 2681 / ...
6h 35m
$47–129
Drive 268.8 mi
1. Drive from Philadelphia to Providence268.8 mi
5h 7m
$49–71
Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)PHL - PVD
3h 20m
$41–256
Train via New York (Amtrak)
1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn StationNortheast Regional
2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to ProvidenceAcela
5h 7m
$39–1,296
Bus via New York
1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Port Authority Bus TerminalGreyhound US0421 / ...
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence DowntownNew York
6h 50m
$41–95
Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)PHL - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to Providence
4h 12m
$110–962

Philadelphia to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak)

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Distance: 278.1 mi
Duration: 4h 35m

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 35m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia to Providence via New York Midtown in around 6h 35m.

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