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How to get fromRhode Island to Philadelphiaby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound) or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Rhode Island to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Providence to 30th Street Stationtrain train Acela
    4h 26m
    $35–800

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Philadelphiabus bus FlixBus 2681
    6h 40m
    $40–90

  3. Drive 268 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Philadelphiacar car 268 mi
    5h 13m
    $49–71

  4. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane PVD - PHL
    3h 36m
    $42–272

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Providence
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    6h 50m
    $41–93

  6. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BOS - PHL
    5h 5m
    $101–974

Rhode Island to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar123Weekly Trains
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Providence to 30th Street Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–800 and the journey takes 4h 26m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Providence to Philadelphia 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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