How much is the train ticket from Providence to Washington?

The cheapest train tickets from Providence to Washington start from CA$74. The average price for this train route is around CA$212. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Providence to Washington?

The average train ride duration from Providence to Washington is 7h 22m, covering a distance of 357 miles (576 km). The quickest train can get you there in 6h 3m and is operated by Amtrak Acela .

Which train operators service the Providence to Washington route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 20 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak , Amtrak Acela .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Providence to Washington?

The earliest train departs from Providence to Washington at 5:36am. And the latest train departs at 7:25pm.

What 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 16 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.

Which train operator has the most timely service from Providence to Washington?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Providence to Washington?

According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Amtrak , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Providence to Washington from CA$70 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures for Providence to Washington on May 29
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10pm	Providence Station	8h 50m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
	11:43am	Providence Station	6h 19m	6:02pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:36am	Providence Station	6h 23m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	6:50am	Providence Station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	9:37am	Providence Station	8h 10m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Washington on May 30
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:48am	Providence Station	7h 40m	6:28pm	Union Station	Cheapest
1:40pm	Providence Station	6h 25m	8:05pm	Union Station	Fastest
6:42am	Providence Station	6h 27m	1:09pm	Union Station	No tags
7:15am	Providence Station	7h 14m	2:29pm	Union Station	No tags
6:42am	Providence Station	6h 27m	1:09pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Washington on May 31
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
7:25pm	Providence Station	11h 29m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
5:56pm	Providence Station	6h 14m	12:10am	Union Station	Fastest
7:15am	Providence Station	7h 14m	2:29pm	Union Station	No tags
7:52am	Providence Station	6h 31m	2:23pm	Union Station	No tags
7:15am	Providence Station	7h 14m	2:29pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Washington on June 1
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:25pm	Providence Station	11h 29m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
	11:43am	Providence Station	6h 19m	6:02pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:36am	Providence Station	6h 23m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	6:50am	Providence Station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	9:37am	Providence Station	8h 10m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Washington on June 2
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	7:25pm	Providence Station	11h 29m	6:54am	Union Station	Cheapest
	11:43am	Providence Station	6h 19m	6:02pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:36am	Providence Station	6h 23m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	6:50am	Providence Station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	9:37am	Providence Station	8h 10m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Washington on June 3
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	6:10pm	Providence Station	8h 50m	3:00am	Union Station	Cheapest
	11:43am	Providence Station	6h 19m	6:02pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:36am	Providence Station	6h 23m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	6:50am	Providence Station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	9:37am	Providence Station	8h 10m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Next departures for Providence to Washington on June 4
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	5:36am	Providence Station	6h 23m	11:59am	Union Station	Cheapest
	11:43am	Providence Station	6h 19m	6:02pm	Union Station	Fastest
	5:36am	Providence Station	6h 23m	11:59am	Union Station	No tags
	6:50am	Providence Station	7h 15m	2:05pm	Union Station	No tags
NextGen Acela + Amtrak	9:37am	Providence Station	8h 10m	5:47pm	Union Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 1:23 PM EDT.

Compare 2 ways to go from Providence to Washington

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Washington. The journey takes about 7 hours 22 minutes and with fares starting at just CA$74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

20train per day

7h 22mAverage Duration

357 milesDistance

52kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceCA$35 - CA$288	Average Duration11h 35m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceCA$74 - CA$993	Average Duration7h 22m	CO₂ emissions 52kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Amtrak

4.1/55,809 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness3.8

Cleanliness4.5

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.

October 11, 2023

The lady who ran the food counter was angry

Celia W.

August 31, 2024

Amtrak Acela

4.5/516 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi4.0

US train companies:Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, Brightline

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

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 train ticket from Providence to Washington?
The cheapest train tickets from Providence to Washington start from CA$74. The average price for this train route is around CA$212. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Providence to Washington?
The average train ride duration from Providence to Washington is 7h 22m, covering a distance of 357 miles (576 km). The quickest train can get you there in 6h 3m and is operated by Amtrak Acela.
Which train operators service the Providence to Washington route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 20 trains available per day, including services from Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Providence to Washington?
The earliest train departs from Providence to Washington at 5:36am. And the latest train departs at 7:25pm.
What 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 16 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 best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.0.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Providence to Washington?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Amtrak Acela, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Providence to Washington?
According to Busbud traveler 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.

Best price found

05/26

CA$503

05/27

CA$299

Today

CA$327

05/29

CA$234

05/30

CA$327

05/31

CA$412

06/01

CA$174

06/02

CA$174

The cheapest trip from Providence to Washington, DC, US was searched and found on Jun 1, 2026 with a price of CA$174

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 CA$174 to CA$1,365 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 CA$174 which is on 2026-06-01.

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.