There are 10 ways to get from Providence to Fairfax by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, subway, train, or bus (Greyhound)
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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 43m$76–473Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, subway
cheapest- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane PVD - BWI
- Take the subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
4h 48m$61–380Train via Washington Union Station (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to Washington Union Stationtrain Acela
7h 4m$128–267Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from Manhattan, NY to Vienna Metrobus Manhattan-Vienna/Fairfax
8h 41m$81–112Drive 419 mi
- Drive from Providence to Fairfaxcar 419 mi
7h 50m$77–111Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane PVD - IAD
- Take the subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platformsubway
3h 54m$336–663Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)plane BOS - DCA
4h 50m$511–1,771Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane BOS - IAD
4h 55m$521–1,671Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to Alexandriatrain Northeast Regional
9h 32m$130–270Bus via Union Station
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Stationbus New York
10h 30m$81–175
Providence to Fairfax by train and subway (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Fairfax is to bus which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Fairfax is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $75 - $480.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Vienna Metro via Manhattan, NY. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Fairfax. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform via Union Station, Red Line Center Platform and Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
The distance between Providence and Fairfax is 384 miles. The road distance is 421.5 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Fairfax without a car is to train via Washington Union Station which takes 7h 4m and costs $120 - $270.
It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Providence to Fairfax, including transfers.
Providence to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Fairfax is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $75 - $480. Alternatively, you can train via Washington Union Station, which costs $120 - $270 and takes 7h 4m, you could also bus, which costs $80 - $120 and takes 8h 41m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Fairfax, 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
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–460
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Baltimore-Washington International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
- 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
- $70–460
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–320
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact 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 Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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 Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 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 DetailsContact 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
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–27
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Alexandria
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Subway from East Falls Church, Orange/Silver Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Subway from New Carrollton, Orange Line Center Platform to Vienna, Orange Line Center Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- standard fare after 9:30 p.m
- $2–3
Train from Providence to Boston
- 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 Boston
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- [email protected]
- Website
- Go Buses
Bus from Manhattan, NY to Vienna Metro
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–70
- Website
- Go Buses
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–140
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Fairfax bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Providence to Fairfax train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Fairfax is 421 miles. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Providence to Fairfax.
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