There are 9 ways to get from Providence to Arlington County by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, 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.
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane PVD - DCA
3h 2m$92–607Drive 405 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Arlington Countycar 405 mi
7h 45m$70–100Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
6h 45m$229–350Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Arlingtonbus FlixBus 2601 / ...
9h 5m$78–132Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PVD - IAD
3h 47m$74–460Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PVD - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platformsubway
4h 30m$71–430Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
4h 38m$487–1,865Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
5h 17m$869–1,668Bus via H St NE+Union Station Garage
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from New York to Washingtonbus Ppb 8629 / ...
9h 14m$90–162
Providence to Arlington County by train and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Arlington County is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Arlington County is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $90 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Arlington County. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Arlington via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Arlington County. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Clarendon, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Metro Center, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Center Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
The distance between Providence and Arlington County is 367 miles. The road distance is 407.4 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Arlington County without a car is to train which takes 6h 45m and costs $220 - $350.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Providence to Arlington County, including transfers.
Providence to Arlington County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Arlington County train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Arlington County is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $90 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $220 - $350 and takes 6h 45m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Arlington County, VA, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Providence to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–900 and the journey takes 6h 21m. Amtrak also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via New York JFK
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–450
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–480
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–600
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $95–550
- First Class
- $290–900
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 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Virginia Square, Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
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
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 Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 866-287-6932
- [email protected]
- Website
- Washington Deluxe
Bus from New York Midtown to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $49–51
- Website
- Washington Deluxe
- Phone
- +1 (718) 834-9214
- [email protected]
- Website
- GoToBus - Tripper Bus
Bus from New York Midtown to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $64–89
- Website
- GoToBus - Tripper Bus
- Website
- TripperBus
- Elite
- $85–89
- Standard
- $64–69
- 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
Bus from New York to Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to Arlington County bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Providence to Arlington County train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Arlington County is 407 miles. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Providence to Arlington County.
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