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

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

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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
    2h 47m
    $65–393

  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 25m
    $43–822

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Providencetrain train Acela
    6h 10m
    $130–280

  4. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Providencebus bus FlixBus 2681
    9h 5m
    $70–120

  5. Drive 400.1 mi

    1. Drive from Washington 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
    3h 3m
    $508–1,974

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

    1. Take the subway from Farragut West, 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 40m
    $333–660

  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
    4h 43m
    $158–2,154

  9. 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 15m
    $77–179

Washington to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak)

Calendar103Weekly Trains
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Rhode Island, 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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