There are 6 ways to get from Providence to Columbus by plane, train, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly from Providence • 4h 49m
Cheapest option
Bus via Columbus Bus Station • 18h 55m
4 alternative options
Train to Boston, fly • 5h 46m
Train, bus • 11h 14m
Bus • 11h 46m
Drive • 12h 33m
Providence to Columbus by bus and walk
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Columbus is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 11h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Columbus is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $100 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Columbus. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at S High St & W State St via Port Authority Bus Terminal and N Wilson Rd & Lindendale Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 55m.
The distance between Providence and Columbus is 637 miles. The road distance is 735.4 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Columbus without a car is to train and bus which takes 11h 14m and costs $110 - $550.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Providence to Columbus, including transfers.
Providence to Columbus bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Columbus is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs $100 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 11h 46m.
Providence to Columbus bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Columbus Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Columbus is 735 miles. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Providence to Columbus.
- Distance: 636.7 miles
- Duration: 4h 49m
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Columbus, OH, USA?
Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines and three other airlines fly from Providence to Columbus every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Columbus via Port Authority Bus Terminal, 42 St-Times Square, Canal St, and New York, NY in around 11h 46m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Providence to Columbus via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $470
Flights from Providence to Columbus via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $140 - $470
Flights from Boston to Columbus via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $410
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Providence to Columbus via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $650
Flights from Providence to Columbus via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $650
Flights from Boston to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $950
Flights from Boston to Columbus via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $220 - $950
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Providence to Columbus via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160 - $550
Flights from Boston to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130 - $440
Flights from Boston to Columbus via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140 - $440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Providence to Columbus via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150 - $650
Flights from Boston to Columbus via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $230 - $850
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Providence to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $55 - $600
- Website
- spirit.com
Flights from Boston to Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100 - $600
Amtrak’s Northeast Regional train service serves the US’ busy northeast corridor from Virginia to Massachusetts; major stops include Boston, Providence, New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC and Baltimore. Amenities include Wi-Fi, a quiet car, cafe and business-class seating, and travelling with a small dog or cat is permitted. Book at least 14 days in advance for a cheaper Saver Fare.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $15 - $210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $2 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $15 - $210
- Business Class Seat
- $55 - $160
Train from Providence to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $29 - $220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Child 2-12 with paid adult
- $10 - $110
- Reserved Coach Seat
- $29 - $220
- Business Class Seat
- $100 - $240
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5 - $14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Children 11 and under
- $0
- Adult
- $5 - $14
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21 - $350
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $10 - $120
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $19 - $190
- Business Seat - Adult
- $21 - $210
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $35 - $140
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $70 - $290
- First Class - Adult
- $70 - $350
Train from Providence to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45 - $460
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Seat - Child 2-12
- $22 - $170
- Business Seat - Seniors and Active Military
- $40 - $300
- Business Seat - Adult
- $45 - $330
- First Class - Child 2-12
- $75 - $260
- First Class - Senior Citizens
- $150 - $460
- First Class - Adult
- $150 - $460
- Phone
- +1 917.288.6888
- Website
- skyhorsebus.com
Bus from New York, NY to Columbus, OH
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $88 - $90
- Schedules at
- http://www.gotobus.com/cgi-bin/ivyu.cgi?gid=657605&d=jaguar-bus-inc-/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Convention Center, Providence, RI to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5 - $60
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $5 - $60
Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Columbus Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65 - $140
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16 - $65
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult
- $16 - $65
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