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How to get fromRhode Island to Washingtonby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island to Washington by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain train Waterbury
    4h 7m
    $64–116

  2. Drive 111.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Washingtoncar car 111.1 mi
    2h 38m
    $21–30

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus bus 229
    4h 8m
    $38–633

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus bus Bz 0203
    2. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus bus 229
    4h 17m
    $34–73

  5. Train, line 940 bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain train
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Meridentrain train
    3. Take the bus from State St @ Meriden Transit Center to E Main St @ Phoenix Stbus bus 940
    4. Take the taxi from E Main St @ Phoenix St to Washingtontaxi taxi
    4h 36m
    $44–645

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  • Distance: 182.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Washington, CT, USA?

You can take a train from Providence to Washington via Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Bridgeport, and Waterbury in around 4h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Washington via New Haven, Church St @ Chapel St, and Grand St @ State St in around 4h 17m.

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