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How to get fromProvidence to Philadelphia, PAby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Providence to Philadelphia, PA by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to 30th Street Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 16m
    $67–756

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Providence to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2681
    6h 47m
    $40–75

  3. Drive  268 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Philadelphia, PAcar car 268 mi
    5h 13m
    $49–71

  4. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane PVD - PHL
    3h 37m
    $55–380

  5. Train via New York

    1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Trenton Transit Centertrain train Nec
    3. Take the train from Trenton Transit Center to Suburban Stationtrain train Tre
    6h 39m
    $48–704

  6. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus bus Bz 0203
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Philadelphia Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0305 / ...
    6h 50m
    $60–117

  7. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane plane BOS - PHL
    4h 47m
    $190–1,468

Providence to Philadelphia, PA by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar110Weekly Services
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 279.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Philadelphia, PA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Providence to 30th Street Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $70–170 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 $40–75 and the journey takes 6h 40m.

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