There are 9 ways to get from Rhode Island to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PVD - DCA
2h 57m$82–557Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PVD - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h 57m$49–889Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
6h 21m$110–260Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus New York
8h 37m$80–170Drive 401 mi
- Drive from Providence to Washingtoncar 401 mi
7h 37m$74–106Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PVD - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 58m$334–765Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
3h 58m$90–1,134Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
4h 51m$262–1,142Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Providence to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2681
9h 25m$60–110
Rhode Island to Washington by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Washington is to bus which costs $60 - $110 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $80 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Providence and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 9h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Providence and arriving at Washington Union Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 21m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Washington is 367 miles. The road distance is 403.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Washington without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 2h 57m to get from Rhode Island to Washington, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Rhode Island to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 57m and costs $80 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 6h 21m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $80 - $170 and takes 8h 37m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Providence to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–900 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–900
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $95–550
- First Class
- $290–900
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 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
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $110–260
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- standard fare 5 a.m - 9:30 p.m.
- $5–8
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $8–14
- 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
- $35–80
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–130
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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 Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rhode Island to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Washington is 403 miles. It takes approximately 7h 37m to drive from Rhode Island to Washington.
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