3.0
Pros: The price and time of departure. Cons: The driver got lost multiple times. It was like we were driving in circles. This resulted in a very delayed arrival. Tips: Don't expect to arrive on time to your destination.
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There is one daily bus from Providence to White Plains. Traveling by bus from Providence to White Plains usually takes around 3 hours and 45 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
Distance | 133 mi (215 km) |
Shortest duration | 3h 45m |
Cheapest price | $35.99 |
Trips per day | 1 |
Most frequent service | Greyhound |
Bus lines | 1 |
Average score for buses from Providence to White Plains
(Based on 3 ratings and reviews)
3.0
Pros: The price and time of departure. Cons: The driver got lost multiple times. It was like we were driving in circles. This resulted in a very delayed arrival. Tips: Don't expect to arrive on time to your destination.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Providence to White Plains. Greyhound is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
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Greyhound | 1 | 3h 45m | $35.99 |
Greyhound is the largest nationwide bus 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 White Plains every day, with the average journey taking around 3 hours and 45 minutes to complete. Bus tickets for Greyhound trips to White Plains usually start from $36.
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 45 minutes to cover the 133 miles from Providence to White Plains. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Providence to White Plains. It leaves the station in Providence at 6:00pm each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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.
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Link to image attributionWhite Plains is in the suburb of New York City, though it counts as its own city (making it the eleventh-largest city in the state). White Plains is a vibrant restaurant and shopping hub with sights for nature lovers, like the Greenburgh Nature Center, Cranberry Lake Preserve, and Rockefeller State Park Preserve. Art enthusiasts can also visit museums and galleries, like the Neuberger Museum of Art and Kensico Dam Plaza. White Plains also has attractive outdoor areas, like Saxon Woods Park, Battle of White Plains Park, and J Harvey Turnure Memorial Park.
Since White Plains features different spots for shopping and eating, contributing to its vibrant nightlife. The city also has several sports bars, pubs, lounges and clubs, and family-friendly restaurants known to transform into bars at night. The craft beer scene is also vibrant in the city. Downtown White Plains is an entertainment district with several local stores and venues.
White Plains is a highly accessible city in New York, especially when you're traveling by bus with Greyhound, OurBus, or Adirondack Trailways. Bee-Line bus routes also serve the city, and the White Plains Railroad Station offers train services.
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Link to image attributionThe Rhode Island Conference Centre, sometimes shortened to the RICC, includes parking in the heart of Providence courtesy of its two adjacent garages. Both Peter Pan and Greyhound operate bus service from the RICC Parking Garage. Situated in Downtown Providence, the Parking Garage offers immediate access to the city. It forms part of the RICC, an extensive and multi-purpose events space, and is within range of the city’s central commercial hub and several tourist attractions such as the Rhode Island State House and RISD Museum.
RICC Parking Garage
All buses from Providence arrive at one main station in White Plains.
Transp Ctr - 11 Ferris Ave
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