There are 6 ways to get from Philadelphia to Cranston by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from 30th Street Station to Providencetrain Acela
4h 34m$91–184Drive 263.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Philadelphia to Cranstoncar 263.7 mi
5h 8m$49–70Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2602 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Providencebus FlixBus 2681 / ...
6h 54m$59–90Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
2h 53m$59–313Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0305 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
7h 7m$76–137Fly 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 24m$205–1,532
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Philadelphia to Cranston is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Philadelphia to Cranston is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs $55 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Philadelphia station to Cranston. However, there are services departing from Philadelphia Bus Station and arriving at Providence via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Philadelphia station to Cranston. However, there are services departing from 30th Street Station and arriving at Providence via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 34m.
The distance between Philadelphia and Cranston is 285 miles. The road distance is 265.3 miles.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Cranston without a car is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $90 - $190.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Philadelphia to Cranston, including transfers.
Philadelphia to Cranston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Philadelphia Bus Station.
Philadelphia to Cranston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from 30th Street Station.
The best way to get from Philadelphia to Cranston is to train which takes 4h 34m and costs $90 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 6h 54m, you could also fly, which costs $55 - $320 and takes 2h 53m.
What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Cranston, 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 bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Cranston via New York Midtown and Providence in around 6h 54m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
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
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Philadelphia to Cranston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Philadelphia to Cranston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Philadelphia to Cranston is 265 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Philadelphia to Cranston.
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