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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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to 30th Street StationAcela
4h 26m$35–800Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Providence to PhiladelphiaFlixBus 2681
6h 40m$40–110Drive 268 mi
- Drive from Providence to Philadelphia268 mi
5h 11m$49–71Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)PVD - PHL
3h 13m$42–282Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus TerminalProvidence
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to PhiladelphiaGreyhound US0305 / ...
6h 49m$42–93Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly
- Take the train from Providence to South Station
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)BOS - PHL
5h 2m$101–944
Rhode Island to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $40 - $290.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Providence and arriving at Philadelphia. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Providence and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Philadelphia is 280 miles. The road distance is 269.5 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $35 - $800.
The train from Providence to 30Th Street Station takes 4h 26m including transfers and departs hourly.
Rhode Island to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Philadelphia is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $35 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 6h 40m, you could also fly, which costs $40 - $290 and takes 3h 13m.
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 $40–110 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $60–500
- First Class
- $220–800
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–330
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $35–330
- Business Class
- $100–390
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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
- $24–55
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $24–55
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $17–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia station.
Rhode Island to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Philadelphia is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Rhode Island to Philadelphia.
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