There are 8 ways to get from Drexel University to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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 30th Street Station to Providencetrain Acela
4h 40m$150–240Drive 270.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Drexel University to Providencecar 270.5 mi
5h 13m$48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Philadelphia to New Yorkbus Ppb 8541 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
7h 15m$64–114Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
4h 10m$54–361Bus via Philadelphia Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus Greyhound US0230
8h 31m$59–94Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane PHL - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
4h 19m$189–1,563Fly to Manchester Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane PHL - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
6h 28m$90–1,098Fly to Worcester Regional Airport, bus
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)plane PHL - ORH
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus
6h 13m
Drexel University to Providence by foot and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Drexel University to Providence is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Drexel University to Providence is to fly which takes 4h 10m and costs $50 - $370.
No, there is no direct bus from Drexel University to Providence. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia and arriving at Providence via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from 30th Street Station station and arriving at Providence. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Drexel University and Providence is 280 miles. The road distance is 272.1 miles.
The best way to get from Drexel University to Providence without a car is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $150 - $240.
The train from 30Th Street Station to Providence takes 4h 27m including transfers and departs hourly.
Drexel University to Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Philadelphia station.
Drexel University to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Drexel University to Providence is to train which takes 4h 40m and costs $150 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $120 and takes 7h 15m, you could also fly, which costs $50 - $370 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Drexel University, PA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from 30th Street Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $60–800 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Drexel University to Providence via Philadelphia and New York in around 7h 15m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–480
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Worcester Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–800
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $60–500
- First Class
- $220–800
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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 Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from 30th Street Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Philadelphia to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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Booking & Getting There
Drexel University to Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Drexel University to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Drexel University to Providence is 272 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Drexel University to Providence.
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