How far is Providence from Washington?

Providence and Washington are 359 miles (578 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Providence to Washington?

Most of the buses traveling from Providence to Washington leave from Providence Downtown and arrive at Union Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Washington?

Once in Washington, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Library of Congress, The Mall/Monuments, Jefferson Memorial, Washington National Cathedral and Georgetown.

Bus Providence to Washington from $35 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Providence to Washington on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:15pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	9h 25m	12:40am	Union Station	Cheapest
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	3:25pm	Providence (Downtown)	8h 25m	11:50pm	Washington	Fastest
	Bus	8:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	9h 30m	5:55pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	10h 35m	8:00pm	Union Station	No tags
	Bus	6:25pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	8h 55m	3:20am	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Washington on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:15pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	9h 25m	12:40am	Union Station	Cheapest
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	3:25pm	Providence (Downtown)	8h 25m	11:50pm	Washington	Fastest
	Bus	8:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	9h 30m	5:55pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	10h 35m	8:00pm	Union Station	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	6:30am	Providence Bus Terminal	8h 55m	3:25pm	Washington	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Washington on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	10:45am	Providence Bus Terminal	8h 40m	7:25pm	Washington	Cheapest
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	3:25pm	Providence (Downtown)	8h 25m	11:50pm	Washington	Fastest
	Bus	8:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	9h 30m	5:55pm	Union Station	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	Bus	9:25am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	10h 35m	8:00pm	Union Station	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	8:45am	Providence Bus Terminal	9h 10m	5:55pm	Washington	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Providence to Washington

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 11 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $36, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14bus per day

11h 50mAverage Duration

349 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$36 - $242	Average Duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$52 - $740	Average Duration7h 15m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Providence and Washington?

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

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,440 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Greyhound

3.5/587,394 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Greyhound Lines offers the most comprehensive intercity bus services in the United States. They operate a modern, environmentally friendly fleet that serves more than 2400 destinations and carries nearly 16 million passengers annually. When traveling with them, you can expect free WiFi, onboard entertainment, bathrooms, power outlets and decent legroom. One of the great perks of Greyhound is that they connect big cities and smaller towns in the US, where you usually can't get to by train or plane. If you're looking for safe and affordable transportation, Greyhound is a great choice.

Greyhound Providence Washington recent customer reviews

I was on bus 2917 from New York traveling to Washington D.C bus was super late and the A/C was on high the entire time although it was very cold and the heat should of been on. It was very uncomfortable and freezing on the bus. Driver got us there as fast as should could but the temperature was very intolerable on the bus trip up there.

Torrell M.

December 20, 2019

Poor information dissemination. I was told to pick up my tickets at the bus station but no staff to attend to customers. At the end I missed my bus.

Ayodeji O.

April 16, 2019

Bus was late for 1.5 hour

Victor K.

October 19, 2016

Peter Pan

4/56,343 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Providence to Washington, DC, US by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/22

$45

11/23

$53

Today

$59

11/25

$58

11/26

$94

11/27

$58

11/28

$56

11/29

$69

The cheapest trip from Providence to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $45

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

You can expect to pay from $45 to $185 for a bus 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 $56 which is on 2025-11-28.

Usually 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.