There are 6 ways to get from Providence to Penn State University (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus, or train
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Providence to 30th Street Stationtrain Northeast Regional
6h 33m$70–759Drive 281.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Penn State University (Station)car 281.2 mi
5h 46m$52–75Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Providence to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2681
8h 6m$59–93Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport, line 117 bus
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
- Take the bus from Chester Transit Center to Penn State Universitybus
4h 44m$63–393Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphiabus New York
8h 53mTrain to Boston Logan Airport, fly, line 117 bus
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane BOS - PHL
- Take the bus from Chester Transit Center to Penn State Universitybus
5h 55m$193–1,471
Providence to Penn State University (Station) by train, subway, and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Penn State University (Station) is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Penn State University (Station) is to fly and line 117 bus which takes 4h 44m and costs $60 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Penn State University (Station). However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Penn State University via 69th St Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Penn State University (Station). However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at 69th St Transit Center via Drexel Station at 30th St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Providence and Penn State University (Station) is 297 miles. The road distance is 282.8 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Penn State University (Station) without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $70 - $800.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Providence to Penn State University (Station), including transfers.
Providence to Penn State University (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Penn State University (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Penn State University (Station) is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs $70 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Penn State University (Station), PA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $90–190 and the journey takes 5h 11m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Providence to Philadelphia Bus Station 5 times a week. Tickets cost $50–90 and the journey takes 6h 40m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–800
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $60–500
- First Class
- $220–800
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Philadelphia Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $50–90
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 215-580-7800
- Website
- septa.org
Bus from Chester Transit Center to Penn State University
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
Bus from Chester Transit Center to Penn State University
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.septa.org
- Schedules at
- https://wwww.septa.org/info/world-cup-soccer-septa/
- Website
- example.com
Bus from Providence to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- example.com
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–75
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Penn State University (Station) bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Philadelphia Bus Station.
Providence to Penn State University (Station) train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at 30th Street Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Penn State University (Station) is 283 miles. It takes approximately 5h 46m to drive from Providence to Penn State University (Station).
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