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Compare 2 ways to travel from Providence to Washington
Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 11 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just R 731, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
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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.
The lady who ran the food counter was angry
Celia W.
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Providence to Washington, DC, US by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 from R 900. The average price for this train route is around R 3 105. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Providence to Washington?
The average train journey time from Providence to Washington is 7h 15m, covering a distance of 576 km. The quickest train can get you there in 6h 3m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators serve the Providence to Washington route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 19 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 05:40. And the latest train departs at 19:25.
Which 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 14 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 highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator offers the most punctual service 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 4.6 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.
The cheapest trip from Providence to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on 10 Dec 2025 with a price of R 849To 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 R 849 to R 13 666 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 R 1 005, which is on 2025-12-16.
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.
