There are 6 ways to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providence by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
best- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane RIC - PVD
2h 59m$98–745Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane RIC - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
3h 1m$84–1,003Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
12h 28m$160–350Bus
- Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus Greyhound US0670 / ...
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Providencebus FlixBus 2681
13h 28m$86–155Drive 512 mi
- Drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providencecar 512 mi
9h 35m$94–135Bus via New York
- Take the bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus
13h 54m$125–305
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providence by bus, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providence is to bus which costs $85 - $160 and takes 13h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providence is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $95 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providence. However, there are services departing from Ric Airport and arriving at Providence via Richmond and Washington Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Richmond Airport (RIC) station to Providence. However, there are services departing from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station and arriving at Providence via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
The distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) and Providence is 440 miles. The road distance is 515 miles.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providence without a car is to train which takes 12h 28m and costs $160 - $350.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providence, including transfers.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Richmond station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providence is to fly which takes 2h 59m and costs $95 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $160 - $350 and takes 12h 28m, you could also bus, which costs $85 - $160 and takes 13h 28m.
What companies run services between Richmond Airport (RIC), USA and Providence, RI, USA?
Breeze Airways, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Providence once daily. Tickets cost $160–350 and the journey takes 10h 42m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via New York La Guardia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $50–300
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Boston Logan Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- flybreeze.com
Flights from Richmond International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $160–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–28
- Schedules at
- 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
- Phone
- +1-800-827-3490
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virginia Breeze
Bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–29
- Schedules at
- Virginia Breeze
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–150
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Washington Union Station.
Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providence is 515 miles. It takes approximately 9h 35m to drive from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Providence.
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