There are 7 ways to get from Bristol to Washington by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)
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Fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PVD - DCA
2h 6m$143–551Drive 410.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to Washingtoncar 410.7 mi
8h 10m$75–109Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
6h 47m$179–337Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus New York
9h 4m$123–232Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PVD - IAD
- Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
3h 1m$400–734Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PVD - BWI
- Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain
3h 6m$125–993Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Providence to Washington Union Stationbus FlixBus 2681
9h 51m$118–187
Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Washington is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $140 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at Union Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Washington station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Washington Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
The distance between Bristol and Washington is 381 miles. The road distance is 413.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to Washington without a car is to train which takes 6h 47m and costs $170 - $340.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Bristol to Washington, including transfers.
Bristol to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Bristol to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Bristol to Washington is to fly which takes 2h 6m and costs $140 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $340 and takes 6h 47m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $120 - $240 and takes 9h 4m.
What companies run services between Bristol, RI, USA and Washington, DC, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Providence to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–900 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–470
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–900
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $95–550
- First Class
- $290–900
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 202 466 3876
- Website
- wmata.com
Subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.wmata.com
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- mta.maryland.gov
Train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- https://www.mta.maryland.gov
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–95
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–130
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to Washington bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Bristol to Washington train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to Washington is 413 miles. It takes approximately 8h 10m to drive from Bristol to Washington.
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