The cheapest and fastest trains from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA
Cheapest price
£160
Average price
£275
Fastest journey
4 h 26 m
Average duration
4 h 29 m
Trains per day
19
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA will cost around £275 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £160.
Of the 19 trains that leave Providence, RI for Philadelphia, PA every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 378 km distance in an average of 4 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 26 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 32 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.
177 Northeast Regional18:105h38Providence Station, Providence, RI23:4830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£1601One-way0 changes
65 Northeast Regional19:255h26Providence Station, Providence, RI0:5130th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2011One-way0 changes
171 Northeast Regional8:525h23Providence Station, Providence, RI14:1530th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2011One-way0 changes
175 Northeast Regional15:565h23Providence Station, Providence, RI21:1930th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2011One-way0 changes
2151 NextGen Acela5:364h32Providence Station, Providence, RI10:0830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2051One-way0 changes
2159 NextGen Acela9:464h26Providence Station, Providence, RI14:1230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3601One-way0 changes
2155 NextGen Acela7:504h28Providence Station, Providence, RI12:1830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2931One-way0 changes
2163 Acela11:434h29Providence Station, Providence, RI16:1230th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2931One-way0 changes
2167 Acela13:374h30Providence Station, Providence, RI18:0730th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£3601One-way0 changes
2151 NextGen Acela5:364h32Providence Station, Providence, RI10:0830th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA£2051One-way0 changes
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Compare coach, train and flight for Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 56m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £185.
Distance: 378 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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£101 Average Price | £44 Average Price Cheapest | £351 Average Price |
5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 4h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 41m Average total duration 6h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 6m Average total duration 6h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA train times
The table below shows live departures for Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA trains for today, Thursday 7 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2151 NextGen Acela | 5:36 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 4h32 | 10:08 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 6:50 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h06 | 11:56 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 7:50 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 4h28 | 12:18 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional | 8:52 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h23 | 14:15 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 8:52 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 7h13 | 16:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 97 Silver Meteor | 9:46 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 6h19 | 16:05 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 9:46 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 4h26 | 14:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 19 Crescent | 9:46 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h45 | 15:31 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 1 change | |
93 Northeast Regional | 10:01 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h23 | 15:24 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
85 Northeast Regional | 11:01 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h31 | 16:32 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2163 Acela | 11:43 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 4h29 | 16:12 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
173 Northeast Regional | 12:21 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h08 | 17:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2167 Acela | 13:37 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 4h30 | 18:07 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
137 Northeast Regional | 14:17 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h33 | 19:50 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
2171 Acela | 15:48 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 4h41 | 20:29 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
175 Northeast Regional | 15:56 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h23 | 21:19 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
177 Northeast Regional | 18:10 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h38 | 23:48 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 19:25 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h29 | 0:54 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
179 Northeast Regional | 20:28 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 5h14 | 1:42 30th Street Station, Philadelphia, PA | 0 changesdirect | |
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Overview: Train from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA
Trains from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £33 but you can travel from only £25 by coach.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 21:15. The fastest train covers the 378 km distance in 4h 27m.
Distance 378 km |
Average train duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £33 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 4h 27m |
First train 0:26 |
Last train 21:15 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Providence, RI and Philadelphia, PA from £25. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Providence, RI to Philadelphia, PA 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 Philadelphia, PA, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Providence, RI and Philadelphia, PA
- 5:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available 24/7 with access from Gaspee Street.
- Union Station Brewery
- The Capital Grille
- Outside the main entrance.
- $0.50
- Omni Providence Hotel
- Graduate Providence
- Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: access to platforms 1-4
- Bus: RIPTA routes 50, 55, 56, 57, 62, 66, 72
- Train: Amtrak Acela Express, Northeast Regional
- MBTA Commuter Rail
- 5:15 AM - 10:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via 30th Street and Market Street.
- Bridgewater's Pub
- The Porch at 30th Street Station
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- $1
- The Inn at Penn, a Hilton Hotel
- Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel
- The Study at University City
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Enterprise
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Main Hall: entrance, ticketing, and waiting area
- Upper Level: Amtrak platforms
- Lower Level: SEPTA Regional Rail platforms
- SEPTA: Market-Frankford Line
- Trolley: Routes 10, 11, 13, 34, 36
- Bus: Several lines available
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