There are 9 ways to get from McLean to Providence by bus, plane, train (Amtrak), car, subway, train, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
best- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay Abus
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane IAD - PVD
4h 32m$39–252Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Providencetrain Acela
7h 48m$115–258Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals to Manhattan, NYbus Vienna/Fairfax-Manhattan
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
10h 14m$91–147Drive 408.9 mi
- Drive from McLean to Providencecar 408.9 mi
7h 39m$75–108Bus, subway to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay Abus
- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
4h 38m$61–385Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
4h 55m$511–1,817Fly Washington Dulles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
4h 53m$519–1,714Subway to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the subway from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform to New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane BWI - PVD
5h 43m$46–290Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Providencebus FlixBus 2681
11h 23m$67–108
McLean to Providence by bus, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean to Providence is to bus which costs $65 - $110 and takes 11h 23m.
The fastest way to get from McLean to Providence is to bus and fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $35 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from McLean to Providence. However, there are services departing from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln and arriving at Providence via Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from McLean to Providence. However, there are services departing from McLean, Silver Line Center Platform and arriving at Providence via Farragut North, Red Line Center Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between McLean and Providence is 398 miles. The road distance is 411.3 miles.
The best way to get from McLean to Providence without a car is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs $110 - $260.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from McLean to Providence, including transfers.
McLean to Providence bus services, operated by Go Buses, depart from Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals.
McLean to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from McLean to Providence is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs $110 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 10h 14m.
What companies run services between McLean, VA, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–900 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to Providence via Tysons Corner Ctr+Parking Terrace C, Tysons Corner Metro Station Arrivals, Manhattan, NY, and New York in around 10h 14m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $95–550
- First Class
- $290–900
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
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
Bus from Old Dominion Dr+Corner Ln to McLean+Bay A
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard fare
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
McLean to Providence bus services, operated by Go Buses, arrive at Manhattan, NY station.
McLean to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean to Providence is 411 miles. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from McLean to Providence.
There are 225+ hotels available in Providence.



