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How to get fromWashington DC to Providenceby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Providence by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, subway, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane DCA - PVD
    4h 18m
    $64–411

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane BWI - PVD
    4h 57m
    $45–829

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Providencetrain train Acela
    7h 16m
    $132–272

  4. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Washington
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus bus New York
    9h 56m
    $77–177

  5. Drive 400.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington DC to Providencecar car 400.1 mi
    7h 35m
    $73–106

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DCA - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    4h 25m
    $869–1,813

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane IAD - PVD
    4h 53m
    $333–665

  8. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane BWI - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    5h 9m
    $140–2,111

  9. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Providencebus bus FlixBus 2681
    10h 22m
    $62–112

Washington DC to Providence by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar103Weekly Services
Duration7h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$132Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Providence, RI, USA?

American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–900 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.

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