The cheapest and fastest trains from Washington, DC to Providence, RI
Cheapest price
£145
Average price
£255
Fastest journey
6 h 16 m
Average duration
6 h 47 m
Trains per day
13
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 £255 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £145.
Of the 13 trains that leave Washington, DC for Providence, RI every day 12 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 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 15 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.
66 Northeast Regional22:0011h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC9:15Providence Station, Providence, RI£1451One-way0 changes
160 Northeast Regional5:157h31Washington Union Station, Washington, DC12:46Providence Station, Providence, RI£1931One-way0 changes
88 Northeast Regional11:157h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC18:30Providence Station, Providence, RI£1931One-way0 changes
164 Northeast Regional9:057h28Washington Union Station, Washington, DC16:33Providence Station, Providence, RI£2431One-way0 changes
152 Northeast Regional8:177h20Washington Union Station, Washington, DC15:37Providence Station, Providence, RI£2431One-way0 changes
2252 Acela10:556h16Washington Union Station, Washington, DC17:11Providence Station, Providence, RI£3241One-way0 changes
2250 NextGen Acela8:356h24Washington Union Station, Washington, DC14:59Providence Station, Providence, RI£3241One-way0 changes
2248 NextGen Acela7:456h44Washington Union Station, Washington, DC14:29Providence Station, Providence, RI£3241One-way0 changes
88 Northeast Regional11:157h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC18:30Providence Station, Providence, RI£1931One-way0 changes
168 Northeast Regional15:207h15Washington Union Station, Washington, DC22:35Providence Station, Providence, RI£2431One-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 £33. 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 £33, and a flight costs an average of £78.
Distance: 577 km
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£111 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest | £198 Average Price |
7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m 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 tomorrow, Friday 10 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
160 Northeast Regional | 9:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h31 | 16:46 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
162 Northeast Regional | 10:15 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h16 | 17:31 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
98 Silver Meteor · 164 Northeast Regional | 11:20 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 9h13 | 20:33 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 1 change | |
2248 NextGen Acela | 11:45 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h44 | 18:29 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
152 Northeast Regional | 12:17 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h20 | 19:37 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
2250 NextGen Acela | 12:35 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 6h24 | 18:59 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
164 Northeast Regional | 13:05 Washington Union Station, Washington, DC | 7h28 | 20:33 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 15 times per day, taking around 7h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £33 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:20, the last at 22:00. The fastest train covers the 577 km distance in 6h 10m.
Distance 577 km |
Average train duration 7h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 6h 10m |
First train 3:20 |
Last train 22:00 |
Train companies: Amtrak from Washington, DC to Providence, RI trainsAmtrak trains will get you between Washington, DC and Providence, RI from £33. 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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