There are 5 ways to get from Johnston to Philadelphia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
2h 26m$90–431Drive 263.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Johnston to Philadelphiacar 263.8 mi
5h 10m$49–70Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
5h 20m$81–825Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Providence to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2681
6h 49m$72–116Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
6h 52m$81–194
Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johnston to Philadelphia is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Johnston to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $90 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Johnston to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Philadelphia Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Johnston to Philadelphia station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at 30th Street Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Johnston and Philadelphia is 257 miles. The road distance is 265.4 miles.
The best way to get from Johnston to Philadelphia without a car is to train which takes 5h 20m and costs $80 - $850.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Johnston to Philadelphia, including transfers.
Johnston to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Providence station.
Johnston to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Johnston to Philadelphia is to fly which takes 2h 26m and costs $90 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $80 - $850 and takes 5h 20m, you could also bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 6h 49m.
What companies run services between Johnston, RI, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?
American Airlines flies from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Providence to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $60–500
- First Class
- $220–800
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- 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 New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Johnston to Philadelphia bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Johnston to Philadelphia train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johnston to Philadelphia is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Johnston to Philadelphia.
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