What is the distance between Washington and Providence?

The distance separating Washington and Providence is 359 miles (578 km).

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

If you're headed to Providence from Washington, chances are that your bus will leave from Union Station and arrive at Providence Downtown. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

Bus Washington to Providence from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Washington to Providence on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:00pm	Union Station	9h 5m	12:05am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	8:00am	Washington	8h 50m	4:50pm	Providence (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	12:45am	Union Station	11h 10m	11:55am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc.	Bus	6:00am	Union Station	12h 15m	6:15pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
	Bus	8:30am	Union Station	11h 15m	7:45pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Washington to Providence

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Providence. The journey takes about 11 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $33, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day

11h 50mAverage Duration

357 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$33 - $197	Average Duration11h 50m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$52 - $766	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

3.5/511,417 reviews

Staff4.2

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

3.5/587,393 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.

Amtrak

4/55,601 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi3.6

Peter Pan

4/56,339 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

US bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/21

$58

11/22

$71

Today

$76

11/24

$61

11/25

$69

11/26

$101

11/27

$59

11/28

$65

The cheapest trip from Washington, DC, US to Providence was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $58

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 $58 to $265 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 $59 which is on 2025-11-27.

Usually Greyhound, Amtrak 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.