There are 8 ways to get from Brown University to Philadelphia by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 30m$60–800Drive 268.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Brown University to Philadelphiacar 268.5 mi
5h 15m$46–67Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
6h 19m$52–77Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
3h 59m$64–421Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
6h 41m$61–101Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
5h 35m$189–1,519Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Stationtrain
5h 6m$66–876Bus to Worcester Regional Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus
- Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORH - PHL
6h 5m
Brown University to Philadelphia by foot and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Brown University to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Brown University to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 3h 59m and costs $60 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Brown University to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Providence and arriving at 30th Street Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Brown University and Philadelphia is 281 miles. The road distance is 270.1 miles.
The best way to get from Brown University to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $60 - $800.
The train from Providence to 30Th Street Station takes 5h 11m including transfers and departs hourly.
Brown University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Providence station.
Brown University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Brown University to Philadelphia is to train which takes 5h 30m and costs $60 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 6h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $430 and takes 3h 59m.
What companies run services between Brown University, RI, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Brown University to Philadelphia Bus Station via Providence and New York Midtown in around 6h 19m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Worcester Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–490
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45–80
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $60–500
- First Class
- $220–800
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $20–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $20–460
- First Class
- $130–600
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Brown University to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Brown University to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brown University to Philadelphia is 270 miles. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Brown University to Philadelphia.
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