How much is the train ticket from Providence to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Providence to Washington start at $75. The average price for this train route is around $232. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Providence to Washington?

The average train trip from Providence to Washington takes 7h 18m and covers 576 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 21m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators serve the Providence to Washington route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 20 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Providence to Washington?

The earliest train from Providence to Washington departs at 5:40am. The latest train departs at 7:25pm.

What is the best train operator from Providence to Washington?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Providence to Washington?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Providence to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Providence to Washington?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Providence to Washington from $71 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures for Providence to Washington on April 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	9:19am	Providence Station	8h 28m	5:47pm	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	6:00pm	Providence Station	6h 7m	12:07am	Union Station	Fastest
Train	7:15am	Providence Station	7h 14m	2:29pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	7:52am	Providence Station	6h 31m	2:23pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	7:15am	Providence Station	7h 14m	2:29pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Washington on April 6
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:25pm	Providence Station	11h 29m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	11:43am	Providence Station	6h 15m	5:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	6:34am	Providence Station	6h 31m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	6:50am	Providence Station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:46am	Providence Station	8h 1m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Washington on April 7
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:25pm	Providence Station	11h 29m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	11:43am	Providence Station	6h 15m	5:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	6:34am	Providence Station	6h 31m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	6:50am	Providence Station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:46am	Providence Station	8h 1m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Washington on April 8
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:25pm	Providence Station	11h 29m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	11:43am	Providence Station	6h 15m	5:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	6:34am	Providence Station	6h 31m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	6:50am	Providence Station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:46am	Providence Station	8h 1m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Washington on April 9
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	6:50am	Providence Station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	11:43am	Providence Station	6h 15m	5:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	6:34am	Providence Station	6h 31m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	6:50am	Providence Station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:46am	Providence Station	8h 1m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Washington on April 10
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	7:25pm	Providence Station	11h 4m	6:29am	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	11:43am	Providence Station	6h 15m	5:58pm	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	6:34am	Providence Station	6h 31m	1:05pm	Union Station	No tags
	Train	6:50am	Providence Station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	9:46am	Providence Station	8h 1m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Washington on April 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:25pm	Providence Station	11h 4m	6:29am	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	1:44pm	Providence Station	6h 18m	8:02pm	Union Station	Fastest
Train	6:41am	Providence Station	6h 23m	1:04pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	7:15am	Providence Station	7h 14m	2:29pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	6:41am	Providence Station	6h 23m	1:04pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Washington on April 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	5:23pm	Providence Station	7h 22m	12:45am	Union Station	Cheapest
Train	6:00pm	Providence Station	6h 7m	12:07am	Union Station	Fastest
Train	7:15am	Providence Station	7h 14m	2:29pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	7:52am	Providence Station	6h 31m	2:23pm	Union Station	No tags
Train	7:15am	Providence Station	7h 14m	2:29pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:37 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Providence to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 7 hours 18 minutes, and with fares starting at just $75, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20train per day

7h 18mAverage Duration

576 kmDistance

52kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$31 - $308	Average Duration11h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$75 - $880	Average Duration7h 18m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

Train companies

Amtrak

4/55,784 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wi‑Fi3.6

Users have shared mixed experiences about their trips. Many appreciated that the journey was only slightly behind schedule, with a delay of just five minutes. However, there were concerns regarding inaudible announcements during the New York to Washington leg and an encounter with an unfriendly staff member at the food counter.

Amtrak Providence Washington recent customer reviews

The trip went well and was only five minutes behind schedule. Hearing the announcements was very difficult during the second part of the trip, New York to Washington. The woman announcer spoke very quietly and none of us could hear or understand.

Caroline Y.

October 11, 2023

The lady who ran the food counter was angry

Celia W.

August 31, 2024

Amtrak Acela

4.5/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wi‑Fi4

US train companies:Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, Amtrak Acela, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Iryo

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Providence to Washington, DC, US by train

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 train ticket from Providence to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Providence to Washington start at $75. The average price for this train route is around $232. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Providence to Washington?
The average train trip from Providence to Washington takes 7h 18m and covers 576 km. The quickest train gets you there in 5h 21m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Providence to Washington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 20 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Providence to Washington?
The earliest train from Providence to Washington departs at 5:40am. The latest train departs at 7:25pm.
What is the best train operator from Providence to Washington?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Providence to Washington?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Amtrak Acela has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Providence to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Providence to Washington?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

04-03

$512

04-04

$331

Today

$567

04-06

$512

04-07

$176

04-08

$176

04-09

$331

04-10

$331

The cheapest trip from Providence to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Apr 7, 2026 with a price of $176

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

You can expect to pay from $176 to $1,380 for a train ticket from Providence to Washington, DC, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $176 which is on 2026-04-07.

Usually Amtrak Acela 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.