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RISD Museum
Brown University museum with art, archaeology and changing exhibitions; a rewarding stop on College Hill.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI will cost around £318 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £214.
On Fri 06 Nov, we found 10 trains from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI, including 10 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 378 km distance in an average of 5 h 4 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Trains from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £23 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:33, the last at 20:58. The fastest train covers the 378 km distance in 4h 20m.
Distance 378 km |
Average train duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £23 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 4h 20m |
First train 0:33 |
Last train 20:58 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI.
The table below shows live departures for Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI trains for tomorrow, Friday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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66 Northeast Regional | 3:25 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h50 | 9:15 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
1150 Northeast Regional | 5:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h33 | 10:48 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
1160 Northeast Regional | 7:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h14 | 12:33 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
1162 Northeast Regional | 8:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h02 | 13:22 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
2148 Acela [NextGen] | 9:34 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h08 | 14:42 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
2150 Acela [NextGen] | 10:28 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 4h37 | 15:05 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
1164 Northeast Regional | 11:13 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h20 | 16:33 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
1082 Northeast Regional | 12:28 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h22 | 17:50 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
1088 Northeast Regional | 13:20 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h35 | 18:55 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
1194 Northeast Regional | 15:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 5h28 | 20:33 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
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Brown University museum with art, archaeology and changing exhibitions; a rewarding stop on College Hill.
Family-friendly museum with hands-on science and culture exhibits in Union Station, excellent for curious children and adults alike.
Historic house museum with decorative arts, period rooms and changing exhibitions in a quiet East Side setting.
Historic street lined with preserved houses, churches and plaques; one of the city’s best walks for architecture and local history.
Riverfront park and walkway linking downtown sights, popular for strolls, skyline views and WaterFire events.
Leafy East Side neighbourhood with Brown, RISD and attractive streets, combining campus energy with historic homes.
Grilled Italian-American sausage with peppers, onions and sauce, long tied to Rhode Island diners, festivals and sandwich shops.
Rhode Island’s signature seasoned veal-and-pork meat sauce on a small hot dog with mustard, onion and celery salt. A defining local late-night bite.
Clear, savoury clam broth served with chopped quahogs and potato. Unlike creamy New England chowder, Rhode Island’s version is lighter and very local.
Established downtown restaurant serving refined Italian dishes and regional ingredients in a polished, comfortable room.
Well-known local bakery-café on Federal Hill, ideal for pizza strips, pastries and classic Italian-American Providence snacks.
Historic Federal Hill institution known for hot wieners, sandwiches and old-school Rhode Island casual dining.
Moderate for a US city: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses can keep transport costs fairly manageable for visitors.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually get 10-15%. In cafés, round up or add $1 per drink.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Providence, RI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Philadelphia, PA to Providence, RI trains use the 30th Street Station to Providence Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Philadelphia, PA and Providence, RI train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
30th Street Station is 1 km from Philadelphia city centre. Public transport options include:
30th Street Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Bridgewater's Pub, The Porch at 30th Street Station
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at 30th Street Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at 30th Street Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at 30th Street Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at 30th Street Station: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at 30th Street Station: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel, Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, The Study at University City.
Providence Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Union Station Brewery, The Capital Grille
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Providence Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Providence Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Providence Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Providence Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Providence Station.
Nearby hotels include Omni Providence Hotel, Graduate Providence, Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel.
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