The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Providence, RI
Cheapest price
£191
Average price
£303
Fastest journey
5 h 57 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
577 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Washington, DC 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 Washington, DC to Providence, RI will cost around £303 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £191.
Of the 17 trains that leave Washington, DC for Providence, RI every day 13 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 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 11 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.
178 Northeast Regional16:027h27Washington Union Station, Washington, DC23:29Providence Station, Providence, RI£1911One-way0 changes
66 Northeast Regional22:0011h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:15Providence Station, Providence, RI£1911One-way0 changes
134 Northeast Regional · 184 Northeast Regional12:018h42Washington Union Station, Washington, DC20:43Providence Station, Providence, RI£2001One-way1 change
94 Northeast Regional14:007h12Washington Union Station, Washington, DC21:12Providence Station, Providence, RI£2411One-way0 changes
176 Northeast Regional15:307h22Washington Union Station, Washington, DC22:52Providence Station, Providence, RI£2411One-way0 changes
2150 Acela5:005h57Washington Union Station, Washington, DC10:57Providence Station, Providence, RI£2941One-way0 changes
2162 Acela9:266h04Washington Union Station, Washington, DC15:30Providence Station, Providence, RI£4621One-way0 changes
2166 NextGen Acela12:516h10Washington Union Station, Washington, DC19:01Providence Station, Providence, RI£2941One-way0 changes
2170 NextGen Acela14:506h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC21:10Providence Station, Providence, RI£2941One-way0 changes
86 Northeast Regional8:507h11Washington Union Station, Washington, DC16:01Providence Station, Providence, RI£3691One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Washington, DC to Providence, RI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to Providence, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. 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 £27, and a flight costs an average of £51.
Distance: 577 km
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£148 Average Price | £60 Average Price Cheapest | £230 Average Price |
7h 43m Average total duration 7h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 27m Average total duration 8h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m 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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Live departures
Washington, DC to Providence, RI train times
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to Providence, RI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
96 Northeast Regional | 13:16 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h08 | 20:24 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
132 Northeast Regional | 15:06 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 8h01 | 23:07 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
2258 NextGen Acela | 16:03 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h22 | 22:25 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
166 Northeast Regional | 17:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h15 | 0:35 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
2274 NextGen Acela | 17:55 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h10 | 0:05 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
66 Northeast Regional | 22:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 11h15 | 9:15 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 26 May | |||||
6076 AMTRAK · 190 Northeast Regional | 3:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h57 | 11:17 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 change | |
6076 AMTRAK · 170 Northeast Regional | 3:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 9h00 | 12:20 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 change | |
2150 Acela | 5:00 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 5h57 | 10:57 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
170 Northeast Regional | 5:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h15 | 12:20 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
172 Northeast Regional | 7:06 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h26 | 14:32 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
98 Silver Meteor · 174 Northeast Regional | 7:10 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 10h51 | 18:01 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 change | |
86 Northeast Regional | 8:50 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h11 | 16:01 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
2162 Acela | 9:26 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h04 | 15:30 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
174 Northeast Regional | 10:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h26 | 18:01 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Washington, DC to Providence, RI
Trains from Washington, DC to Providence, RI run on average 14 times per day, taking around 7h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £27 by coach.
There are 13 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 17m.
Distance 577 km |
Average train duration 7h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 14 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 6h 17m |
First train 3:00 |
Last train 22:00 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Providence, RI trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Providence, RI from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Washington, DC to Providence, RI train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Washington, DC 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Washington, DC and Providence, RI
- 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
- 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
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