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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

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    1. Take the train from Providence to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 11m
    $35–800

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2681
    6h 40m
    $40–70

  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 34m
    $55–360

  5. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Providence
    2. Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus bus New York
    6h 43m
    $61–143

  6. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BOS - PHL
    4h 40m
    $161–1,057

Rhode Island to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak)

Calendar110Weekly Trains
Duration5h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Providence to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $35–330 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Providence to Philadelphia Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–70 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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