There are 9 ways to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Rhode Island by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), train, bus (Flixbus), rideshare, or car
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
2h 47m$64–395Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
cheapest- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane BWI - PVD
4h 55m$48–833Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane IAD - PVD
4h 52m$335–663Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Providencetrain Acela
7h 18m$135–286Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Washington
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus New York
9h 58m$80–186Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
3h 3m$508–1,786Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Providencebus FlixBus 2681
10h 47m$76–126Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Providence403.1 mi
7h 39mDrive 403.1 mi
- Drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Providencecar 403.1 mi
7h 39m$74–107
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Rhode Island by subway and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Rhode Island is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Rhode Island is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $60 - $400.
No, there is no direct bus from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) station to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Union Station and arriving at Providence Downtown via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia and arriving at Providence via Gallery Place, Red Line Track 1 Platform and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) and Rhode Island is 367 miles. The road distance is 405.5 miles.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Rhode Island, including transfers.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Union Station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Rhode Island is to fly which takes 2h 47m and costs $60 - $400. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 7h 18m, you could also bus via New York, which costs $75 - $190 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA), USA and Rhode Island, USA?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $95–900 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–550
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–240
Subway from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Yellow/Blue Line Track 1 Platform-Trains North Washington DC & Maryland Via Virginia to Rosslyn, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platform
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
- Standard Fare
- $2–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $95–900
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $95–550
- First Class
- $290–900
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 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 Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–550
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $6–440
- First Class
- $100–550
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–20
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- 1-866-743-3682
- Website
- Maryland Transit
Train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshall
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Maryland Transit
- Standard Fare
- $2–9
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $45–150
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Washington Union Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Reagan Washington-DCA to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Rhode Island is 405 miles. It takes approximately 7h 39m to drive from Reagan Washington Airport (DCA) to Rhode Island.
There are 205+ hotels available in Rhode Island.
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