VA → RI · about 436 miles
Richmond to Providence bus & train schedule
Amtrak and OurBus run 10 direct buses and trains a week from Richmond to Providence. The fastest takes 10 hours 6 minutes; the first departure leaves at 5:19 AM and the last at 7:00 PM.
Timetable data from · Schedule last changed
- Buses and trains a week
- 10
- Fastest trip
- 10h 06m
- First departure
- 5:19 AM
- Last departure
- 7:00 PM
Timetable
Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Stops | Company |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:19 AM | 4:01 PM | 10h 42m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Providence | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:19 AM | 4:33 PM | 11h 14m | Daily | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Providence | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 5:26 AM | 4:33 PM | 11h 07m | Thu, Sat, Sun from Nov 21 | Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Providence | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 11:06 AM | 9:12 PM | 10h 06m | Mon–Fri from Nov 16 | Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station to Providence | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 7:00 PM | 6:25 AM +1 day | 11h 25m | Daily except Wed | Richmond, VA (Main St. Station - Parking lot on E. Franklin Street on west side of station building. Approximate address 1501 E. Fanklin St) to Providence, RI (On the street below the convention center: 99 W. Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903) | OurBus Full timetable |
| 7:00 PM | 6:25 AM +1 day | 11h 25m | Wed from Nov 25 | Richmond, VA (N. Pine Street bus loading zone Next to the VCU Institute for Contemporary Art) to Providence, RI (On the street below the convention center: 99 W. Exchange St., Providence, RI 02903) | OurBus Full timetable |
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Where to board in Richmond Where you get off in Providence Stops on the busiest trip, joined in order (not the exact road)
Where to board in Richmond
- Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station Map of Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
- Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station) Map of Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station) (Google Maps)
- Richmond (Main St) Map of Richmond (Main St) (Google Maps)
- Richmond (N) Map of Richmond (N) (Google Maps)
Where buses and trains stop in Providence
Return trip: Providence to Richmond
Questions
How long is the bus or train from Richmond to Providence?
The fastest direct bus or train takes 10 hours 6 minutes; the typical trip is 11 hours 7 minutes.
What time is the first departure from Richmond to Providence?
The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM (Mon–Fri) and the last at 7:00 PM (Wed).
Which bus and rail companies go from Richmond to Providence?
Amtrak and OurBus run direct buses and trains on this route.
Where do I board in Richmond?
Buses and trains to Providence leave from Richmond Staples Mill Road Amtrak Station, Richmond (The Plaza at Main Street Station), Richmond (Main St) and Richmond (N).