Montréal to Providence by train
Providence lies 445 km (277 mi) south-east of Montréal, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 6 h 2 min at the speeds typical of Canada and United States rail, over roughly 543 km (338 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Montréal | Providence | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Canada | United States |
| Population | 1.8 million | 190,934 |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) | -17 m (-56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Toronto) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Stations on record | Montreal Central Station, McGill, Lucien-L'Allier | Providence station, Union Station |
What changes when you arrive in Providence
Crossing from Canada into United States: money changes from the Dollar to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book trains from Montréal to Providence
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Staying in Providence
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Common questions
How far is Providence from Montréal?
445 km (277 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Montréal; by road roughly 543 km (338 mi).
How long does it take to get from Montréal to Providence by train?
About 6 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Montréal and Providence?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Providence?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.