How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Providence?

The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Providence start from $27. The average price for this route is around $73. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Providence?

The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Providence is 9h 40m, covering a distance of 380 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 35m and is operated by OurBus .

Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Providence route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , OurBus , Peter Pan .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Providence?

The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Providence at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Providence?

A bus trip from Philadelphia to Providence generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Providence?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3188 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Providence?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Providence?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Providence?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Bus Philadelphia to Providence from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

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Next departures for Philadelphia to Providence on February 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	9:45am	199 Spring Garden St.	10h 15m	8:00pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	5:50am	Philadelphia (Spring Garden)	6h 20m	12:10pm	Rhode Island Convention Center	Fastest
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	5:00am	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	15h	8:00pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
	Bus	10:30pm	Philadelphia, 199 Spring Garden St	9h 50m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
	Bus	6:00am	Schuylkill & Walnut	14h	8:00pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Philadelphia to Providence

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Providence. The journey takes about 5 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $57, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

21train per day

5h 15mAverage Duration

380 kmDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $207	Average Duration9h 40m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$57 - $1,031	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Philadelphia and Providence?

Stops in Philadelphia

A
Independence Travel Center
Off of Race Street between 5th Street and, N 6th St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
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B
Philadelphia Airport
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C
#2842 St.Vincent St
15th St Trolley Station, Philadelphia, PA 19102, USA
D
Bus Station
1001 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
E
Island Av & Suffolk Av MBFS
3000 Island Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153, USA
F
NRG SEPTA Station
3701 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148, USA

Stops in Providence

A
Providence Downtown
99 W Exchange St, 02903 Providence, RI
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B
Downtown
Broadway & Greene Street, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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C
Peter Pan Terminal
1 Peter Pan Way, Providence, RI 02904
D
Greyhound Station
1 Kennedy Plz, Providence, RI 02903
E
Brown University
201-235 Lloyd Ave, Providence, RI 02906, USA
F
Canal St & Smith
310 Canal St, Providence, RI 02903

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,252 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 12252 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $52

FlixBus Philadelphia Providence recent customer reviews

Full bus, 85° outside, bright cloudless day, and the AC on the bus doesn't work. Nor do the outlets or reading lights. About 20 miles into Connecticut, the driver pulls onto the shoulder to use the restroom and gets locked out of the bus controls. Takes 45 min plus to get moving

Craig B.

June 16, 2024

Trip was cancelled , left without explanation

Ash A.

August 28, 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,524 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.4

Wi‑Fi2.5

Based on 87524 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $51

Greyhound Philadelphia Providence recent customer reviews

I could not charge my cell phone the bus had the damaged connection the driver spoke badly and I asked him a question and he did not answer it was unpleasant everything that happens

Joseph P.

July 18, 2019

Your never going to get any money from me again

Jose M.

June 19, 2021

To much stop

Marc M.

June 16, 2018

OurBus

4/53,188 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi3

Peter Pan

4/56,426 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wi‑Fi3.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Philadelphia, PA to Providence by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Philadelphia to Providence?
The cheapest bus tickets from Philadelphia to Providence start from $27. The average price for this route is around $73. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Philadelphia to Providence?
The average bus travel time from Philadelphia to Providence is 9h 40m, covering a distance of 380 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 5h 35m and is operated by OurBus.
Which bus companies service the Philadelphia to Providence route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, OurBus, Peter Pan.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Philadelphia to Providence?
The earliest bus departs from Philadelphia to Providence at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Philadelphia to Providence?
A bus trip from Philadelphia to Providence generates an estimated 9 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Philadelphia to Providence?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is OurBus, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 3188 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Philadelphia to Providence?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Philadelphia to Providence?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Philadelphia to Providence?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

02-22

$78

02-23

$83

Today

$117

02-25

$45

02-26

$38

02-27

$62

02-28

$71

03-01

$70

The cheapest trip from Philadelphia, PA to Providence was searched and found on Feb 26, 2026 with a price of $38

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Philadelphia, PA to Providence, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $38 to $128 for a bus ticket from Philadelphia, PA to Providence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2026-02-26.

Usually FlixBus, Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.