Train Providence, RI - Richmond, VA prices from $92.37

Traveling by train from Providence, RI, to Richmond, VA

The train from Providence, RI, to Richmond, VA, lasts on average 10 hr 40 min. Around 8 trains depart a day between Providence, RI,, and Richmond, VA, the average price is $157.58 and the lowest ticket pricing starts at around $92.37.

Amtrak, the largest passenger railroad service in the US, operates the train from Providence to Richmond. The Northeast Regional connects the two cities. Still, you also have the option to change from the high-speed Acela to long-distance trains such as the Carolinian or the Silver Service in Washington or New York. Besides being the only direct connection between Providence and Richmond, the Northeast Regional is also the cheapest and the fastest train connection.

Northeast Regional is the busiest Amtrak line due to its price and frequency. It runs around three times a day from Providence to Richmond. It serves 50 cities between Boston and Virginia beach, making it a convenient option for passengers who need to make connections. Coach offers all you need for your 10-hour ride: Wi-Fi, power outlets, extra storage space, and a Café Car with a wide offer of food and beverages. Business class guarantees more legroom and a more flexible cancellation policy.

 The ticket prices may vary depending on how early you book, so securing them at your earliest convenience is recommended. If you book 21 days in advance, you can save money with the Saver Fares.

Children 2-12 travel at a lower fare on all Amtrak trains, and children under two always travel free on Amtrak trains from Providence CT, to Richmond, VA.

If you book 21 days in advance, you can save money with the Saver Fares.

Providence's main Amtrak station is located at 100 Gaspee Street, in the city center, just across the street from Rhode Island State House, within walking distance from many restaurants and shops. Besides Acela Express and the Northeast Regional, the station is also part of the local MBTA network, which operates between Providence, Boston, and Boston's T. F. Green Airport.

Amtrak's station in Richmond is located at 7519 Staples Mill Rd, north of the city center, and it is the busiest station in the Southeast of the US, serving as a connecting point between the North and South of the Atlantic coast of the United States. Northeast Regional train service connects it to Boston, and the Silver Service line goes from New York to Miami. In addition, the station features modern amenities such as a full-service café, convenient ticketing kiosks, comfortable seating areas with access to power outlets, and safe bike storage along with many other features.

If you are wondering what to do in Richmond, you will be happy to know this historic city has plenty to offer. Lovers of the American Revolution and the civil war will want to visit the Virginia State Capitol, which Thomas Jefferson designed. Art buffs are not left short-handed, thanks to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, which boasts masterpieces from Cezanne, Degas, and Renoir and a fantastic collection of the stunning Fabergé Eggs. And for anyone who enjoys nature, you'll love exploring Maymont Park's gardens and trails with its lovely grounds overlooking the James River. 

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