Train Richmond, VA - Providence, RI prices from $126.35

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

The train from Richmond, VA, to Providence, RI, lasts on average 12 hr 16 min. Around 3 trains depart a day between Richmond, VA, and Providence, RI, the average price is $209.15 and the lowest ticket pricing starts at around $126.35.

Amtrak, the largest passenger railroad service in the US, operates the train from Richmond to Providence. The Northeast Regional connects the two cities. Still, you also have the option to change from long-distance trains such as the Carolinian or the Silver Service to the high-speed Acela in Washington and New York. Besides being the only direct connection between Richmond and Providence, it 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 Richmond to Providence. 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, but the Acela Express only offers discounts for children on weekends. But the good news is that children under two always travel free on Amtrak trains from Richmond to Providence.

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.

Providence is located on the border between Massachusetts and Rhode Island. One of the oldest towns in the United States, it boasts many beautiful colonial buildings - so many that its East Side neighborhood has the largest contingent of registered historic buildings in the US. A stroll along colonial houses on Benefit street will delight all history enthusiasts. If you are more interested in the restaurant scene, be sure to taste some oysters, the signature dish of the Providence area, or the excellent Italian specialties in Little Italy in the Federal Hill quarter.

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