The cheapest and fastest trains from Providence, RI to Washington, DC
Cheapest price
£217
Average price
£344
Fastest journey
6 h 19 m
Average duration
6 h 23 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
577 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Providence, RI to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC will cost around £344 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £217.
Of the 18 trains that leave Providence, RI for Washington, DC every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 577 km distance in an average of 6 h 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 26 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 Regional · 6077 AMTRAK18:108h50Providence Station, Providence, RI3:00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£2171One-way1 change
67 Northeast Regional19:2511h29Providence Station, Providence, RI6:54Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£2411One-way0 changes
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor8:529h32Providence Station, Providence, RI18:24Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£2571One-way1 change
2171 Acela15:486h32Providence Station, Providence, RI22:20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£2941One-way0 changes
95 Northeast Regional6:507h15Providence Station, Providence, RI14:05Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£2971One-way0 changes
2163 Acela11:436h19Providence Station, Providence, RI18:02Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£3691One-way0 changes
2155 NextGen Acela7:386h22Providence Station, Providence, RI14:00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£4621One-way0 changes
2159 NextGen Acela9:376h23Providence Station, Providence, RI16:00Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£3691One-way0 changes
2151 NextGen Acela5:366h23Providence Station, Providence, RI11:59Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£3691One-way0 changes
2167 Acela13:376h26Providence Station, Providence, RI20:03Washington Union Station, Washington, DC£3691One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Providence, RI to Washington, DC
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £74.
Distance: 577 km
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7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Providence, RI to Washington, DC train times
The table below shows live departures for Providence, RI to Washington, DC trains for today, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
87 Northeast Regional | 10:48 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 7h40 | 18:28 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
149 Northeast Regional | 12:57 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 7h48 | 20:45 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2255 Acela | 13:44 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 6h18 | 20:02 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
135 Northeast Regional | 14:19 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 7h22 | 21:41 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2257 Acela | 14:42 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 6h26 | 21:08 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
165 Northeast Regional | 15:50 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 7h50 | 23:40 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2259 Acela | 17:00 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 6h28 | 23:28 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
139 Northeast Regional | 17:23 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 7h22 | 0:45 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2275 NextGen Acela | 17:56 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 6h14 | 0:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
67 Northeast Regional | 19:25 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 11h29 | 6:54 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2151 NextGen Acela | 5:36 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 6h23 | 11:59 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
95 Northeast Regional | 6:50 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 7h15 | 14:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2155 NextGen Acela | 7:38 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 6h22 | 14:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
171 Northeast Regional · 97 Silver Meteor | 8:52 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 9h32 | 18:24 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
171 Northeast Regional | 8:52 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 7h33 | 16:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela | 9:37 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 6h23 | 16:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 19 Crescent | 9:37 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 8h10 | 17:47 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
2159 NextGen Acela+ 97 Silver Meteor | 9:37 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 8h47 | 18:24 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 1 change | |
93 Northeast Regional | 10:01 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 7h24 | 17:25 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Providence, RI to Washington, DC
Trains from Providence, RI to Washington, DC run on average 17 times per day, taking around 7h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £37 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:00, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 577 km distance in 6h 14m.
Distance 577 km |
Average train duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 6h 14m |
First train 3:00 |
Last train 22:00 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 91 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Providence, RI to Washington, DC trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Providence, RI and Washington, DC from £37. 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 Washington, DC train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Providence, RI to Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Providence, RI and Washington, DC
- 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
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station courtesy of Amtrak.
- Amtrak provides temporary luggage storage for $10 per bag for 24 hours for customers holding Amtrak tickets.
- Shake Shack
- McDonald’s
- Starbucks
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop
- Chopt Creative Salad Co.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Thunder Grill
- Johnny Rockets
- Jamba Juice
- Ladurée Union Station
- & many more
- Elevators, escalators, wheelchair access. Accessible facilities including restrooms, parking, platforms, ticket office, waiting room.
- Hyatt Recency Washington On Capitol Hill
- Phoenix Park Hotel
- Kimpton George Hotel
- Mon - Fri: 04:30 - 22:00
- Sat - Sun: 05:00 - 22:00
- Located on the train concourse of Level G near the Amtrak Waiting Area.
- Metro lines: Red
- Bus lines: D6, D8, 80, 96,
- Train lines: Acela, Capitol Limited, Cardinal, Carolinian, Crescent, Fredericksburg Line, MARC Brunswick, MARC Camden, MARC Penn, Manassas Line, Northeast Regional, Palmetto, Silver Service/Palmetto, Vermonter
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