How much does a cheap train ticket from Providence to Washington cost?

The average train ticket price from Providence to Washington is £100. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Providence to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the train trip from Providence to Washington?

A train trip between Providence and Washington is around 7h 16m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 3m. This is the time it takes to travel the 359 miles that separates the two cities.

How many daily train are there between Providence and Washington?

The number of trains from Providence to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 21. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Providence to Washington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which train companies travel from Providence to Washington?

When taking the train from Providence to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Train Providence to Washington from £39 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Providence to Washington on 24 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Train	08:52	Providence Station	7h 31m	16:23	Union Station	Cheapest
	Train	07:50	Providence Station	6h 3m	13:53	Union Station	Fastest
	Train	05:40	Providence Station	6h 11m	11:51	Union Station	No tags
	Train	06:50	Providence Station	7h 15m	14:05	Union Station	No tags
Amtrak Acela + Amtrak	Train	09:46	Providence Station	8h 1m	17:47	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 10:42 EST.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Providence to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 12 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just £28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

12h 10mAverage duration

360 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average price£28 - £122	Average duration12h 10m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£41 - £550	Average duration7h 16m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4/55,594 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

WiFi3.6

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.

11 October 2023

The lady who ran the food counter was angry

Celia W.

31 August 2024

Amtrak Acela

4.5/514 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi4

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

How much does a cheap train ticket from Providence to Washington cost?
The average train ticket price from Providence to Washington is £100. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Providence to Washington is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the train trip from Providence to Washington?
A train trip between Providence and Washington is around 7h 16m, although the fastest train will take about 6h 3m. This is the time it takes to travel the 359 miles that separates the two cities.
How many daily train are there between Providence and Washington?
The number of trains from Providence to Washington can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 21. Some trains are direct while others include transferring trains. Simplify your train trip from Providence to Washington by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which train companies travel from Providence to Washington?
When taking the train from Providence to Washington, you can travel comfortably and safely with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

17/11

£95

18/11

£95

Today

£128

20/11

£95

21/11

£227

22/11

No data

23/11

£52

24/11

£67

The cheapest trip from Providence to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £52

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 £52 to £620 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 £52, which is on 2025-11-23.

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.