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Providence - Washington DC Coach Timetable

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Journey Information

There are 16 intercity coaches per day from Providence to Washington DC. Traveling by coach from Providence to Washington DC usually takes around 9 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines coach can make the trip in 7 hours and 55 minutes.

Distance358 mi (576 km)
Shortest duration7h 55m
Cheapest price£26.54
Most frequent servicePeter Pan Lines
Coach lines3

How much is a coach ticket from Providence to Washington DC?

£70.60 is the average price of a bus ticket from Providence to Washington DC. While it’s on the pricier side for a bus ticket, taking the bus is still a cheaper alternative to flying. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.

Average prices by travel date

£97£64£32AprApr

Bus tickets from Providence to Washington DC are expected to cost between £32 and £90 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Washington DC within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from £51. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.

Monthly average prices

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The lowest bus ticket prices on this route can usually be found in January. That’s when the average price of a bus ticket is expected to be just £61 – the lowest of the year.

Alternatively, if you plan to travel from Providence to Washington DC in November, expect to spend more on your bus trip, as the average ticket price may surge to £75 at that time of year. However, if you book your trip ahead of time, you can still score a ticket at a lower price.

Prices as travel date approaches

£101£80£60£40£203020100

To save money on bus tickets, buy them as early as possible. Bus carriers usually charge higher ticket prices the closer you book to the date of travel. Book your ticket at least 29 days in advance to save up to £24.19.

What coach companies travel from Providence to Washington DC?

There are 3 bus lines from Providence to Washington DC available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 11 daily trips, Peter Pan Lines usually has the most buses running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:

CoachDaily TripsAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US49h 29m£50.96
Greyhound19h 30m£50.10
Peter Pan Lines119h 52m£109.14
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment. On average, FlixBus US operates 4 trips per day from Providence to Washington, and the average ticket for this route costs only .

  • Greyhound is the largest nationwide coach carrier in the United States, offering cheap, safe and reliable service across the country. Greyhound has become a household name, serving over 16 million passengers per year with daily trips to over 2,400 destinations. Greyhound performs about 1 bus trips from Providence to Washington every day, with the average journey taking around 9 hours and 30 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to Washington usually start from £27.

  • Book Peter Pan Lines from Providence to Washington from £101. There are 11 Peter Pan Lines schedules from Providence to Washington and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to Washington. In Providence, Peter Pan Lines departs to Washington from Peter Pan Term and 1 other station. In Washington, Peter Pan Lines arrives at Union Station and no other station.

    An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from Providence to Washington takes 9 hours and 52 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Washington in 7 hours and 55 minutes .

    On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 16 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions

The coach takes an average of 9 hours and 42 minutes to cover the 358 miles from Providence to Washington DC. However, the fastest coach only takes 7 hours and 55 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.

Saturday is usually the day when coaches are busiest, as many travelers take the coach to enjoy the weekend in Washington DC. If you are planning to travel on a Saturday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.

On the other hand, Thursday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Thursday ticket is the way to go.

The first coach leaves at 06:00 and the last coach leaves at 18:00. To see the times for all coaches from Providence to Washington DC, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.

There are 16 scheduled coaches that travel from Providence to Washington DC every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so no matter which coach you take, you will have to transfer coaches at least once during your journey.

Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Providence to Washington DC; ticket prices start at £57.93.

City Information

Providence

Though some might say that it is overshadowed by nearby Boston, Providence is an interesting destination on its own. A quaint college town with a deep historical value, Providence allows fans of U.S. history to marvel at historic buildings such as the ones on Benefit Street, which boasts the highest concentration of Colonial houses. As you stroll around the streets of Providence at night, don’t forget to take a detour to WaterFire, a sculpture project that features bonfires along the rivers of Providence. Accompanying the bonfires are the sounds of ceremonial gongs and various music programs, which brighten up the night. For those seeking a unique cultural experience, the Federal Hill quarter sits among the most famous Little Italian neighborhoods, and it features some of the best Italian restaurants in town.

The staple dish of Providence is oysters, which are not difficult to find in the city. However, if you can endure a short drive, Matunuck Oyster Bar, an oyster restaurant located 40 miles south of South Kingstown, provides some of the freshest and most delicious oysters around. Some other notable establishments include Birch, Oberlin, and Tallulah’s Taqueria.

The Providence airport is located in nearby Warwick which is only a 6 miles’ drive from the city. The main bus hub for Providence is found at the Rhode Island Convention Center Parking Garage, where travelers could catch a bus from Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus Lines. The main Amtrak train station is located just a 10-minute walk across the Woonasquatucket River.

Washington DC

Washington, DC is the capital of the United States, and as such, it offers many points of interest of governmental and historical value. DC is home to several iconic landmarks, including the White House where the U.S. president resides, the Capitol building that houses the meeting chambers of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and the National Mall, where you can stop by the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the World War II Memorial. One of the reasons Washington, DC is among the best destinations to visit with your family is because it is home to so many world-famous museums, including the Smithsonians – 16 museums scattered across the District, most of which are open every day of the week, and even better, every single one is free.

D.C. is not just about politics and museums, though. The city’s active nightlife fittingly ranks it among the biggest party hubs in the country. Head to the vibrant Dupont Circle neighborhood to check out some of the finest restaurants that the nation’s capital has to offer, or join a food tour of Georgetown to get a taste of the area’s culture along with its cuisine.

Nested between Virginia and Maryland, Washington, D.C. is a key transportation hub with three nearby airports and several bus and train stations.

Station Information

Where does the coach leave from in Providence?

Main departure station: Peter Pan Term

Coaches to Washington DC leave from 3 stations in Providence.

All coach stations in Providence:

  • Peter Pan Term

  • RICC Parking Garage

  • Regency Plaza Apartments

Where does the coach arrive in Washington DC?

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Main arrival station: Union Station

Opened more than 100 years ago in 1907, Union Station is the largest transportation hub in Washington, D.C. with almost 5 million travelers passing through it every year. As the official headquarters of Amtrak, Union Station is the main train station in the U.S. capital. It is also a major hub for intercity bus travel, serving as the main bus station in D.C. for a number of carriers, including Greyhound, BoltBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. Union Station offers easy transit connections to places all over D.C. with dedicated stops for the city’s metro, bus and streetcar services, as well as commuter rail for travelers to and from the surrounding areas. Additionally, with a full blown shopping mall on the premises, Union Station is also among the most popular shopping destinations in the nation's capital.

Coach stations in Washington DC:

  • Union Station

  • Dupont Cir CT Ave

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