How much is the bus ticket from Washington to Providence?

The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Providence start from $47. The average price for this route is around $96. 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 Washington to Providence?

The average bus travel time from Washington to Providence is 11h 50m, covering a distance of 562 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 57m and is operated by Amtrak .

Which bus companies service the Washington to Providence route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Amtrak , Peter Pan .

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

The earliest bus departs from Washington to Providence at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

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

A bus trip from Washington to Providence generates an estimated 14 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 Washington to Providence?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.

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

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington 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 Washington 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 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Washington to Providence from $55 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Washington to Providence on November 28
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	3:00pm	Union Station	9h 5m	12:05am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
	3:20am	Union Station	7h 57m	11:17am	Providence Station	Fastest
	12:45am	Union Station	11h 10m	11:55am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
	8:30am	Union Station	11h 30m	8:00pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	11h 30m	8:00pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Providence on November 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	8:00am	Washington	8h 50m	4:50pm	Providence (Downtown)	Cheapest
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	2:30pm	Washington	8h 50m	11:20pm	Providence (Downtown)	Fastest
	12:45am	Union Station	11h 10m	11:55am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
	8:30am	Union Station	11h 30m	8:00pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	8:30am	Bethesda - 4550 Montgomery Ave	11h 30m	8:00pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags

Next departures for Washington to Providence on December 2
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
6:30pm	Union Station	13h 50m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
3:20am	Union Station	7h 57m	11:17am	Providence Station	Fastest
12:45am	Union Station	11h 10m	11:55am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
8:30am	Union Station	11h 30m	8:00pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
3:20am	Union Station	7h 57m	11:17am	Providence Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Tuesday at 11:00 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Providence

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Providence. The journey takes about 11 hours 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $47, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

11h 50mAverage Duration

562 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$47 - $348	Average Duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$75 - $1,101	Average Duration7h 7m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Washington and Providence?

Stops in Washington

A
Union Station
6 Union Station Dr NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA
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B
Dupont Circle
1500 20th St NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
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C
Metro Center Station
663 11th St NW, Washington, D.C., DC 20004, USA
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D
L’Enfant Plaza
In front of McDonald's, 400 C St SW, Washington, DC 20024, USA
E
10th Street NW
Charter bus loading zone in front of Madame Tussaud's, 610 10th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
F
Foggy Bottom
1905 G St NW, Washington, DC 20431, 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

3.5/511,462 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,403 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Amtrak

4/55,608 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Peter Pan

4/56,347 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Washington, DC, US 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 Washington to Providence?
The cheapest bus tickets from Washington to Providence start from $47. The average price for this route is around $96. 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 Washington to Providence?
The average bus travel time from Washington to Providence is 11h 50m, covering a distance of 562 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 57m and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the Washington to Providence route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Amtrak, Peter Pan.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Washington to Providence?
The earliest bus departs from Washington to Providence at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Washington to Providence?
A bus trip from Washington to Providence generates an estimated 14 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 Washington to Providence?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5597 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Washington to Providence?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Washington 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 Washington 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 4.8 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

11-25

$100

11-26

$183

Today

$105

11-28

$110

11-29

$154

11-30

$229

12-01

$76

12-02

$76

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Providence was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $76

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

You can expect to pay from $76 to $617 for a bus ticket from Washington, DC, US to Providence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $76 which is on 2025-12-02.