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The Metropolitan Museum Of Art
One of the world's great museums, spanning ancient to modern art across a vast Fifth Avenue complex beside Central Park.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from North Providence, RI to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, and a flight costs an average of $107.
Distance: 153 miles (247 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $51 Average price | $166 Average price | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration 5h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from North Providence, RI to New York, NY:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from North Providence, RI to New York, NY costing on average $51 (€41).
A bus is $133 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from North Providence, RI to New York, NY costing on average $166 (€134).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 38m.
Flight takes on average 5h 41m.
Tickets start at around $32 (€26) compared to roughly $37 (€30) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $5 (€4). The journey takes 3h 33m versus 3h 24m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Greyhound | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 05:25PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
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Buses from North Providence, RI to New York, NY run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $28 (€22) but you can travel from only $19 (€16) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 20:45. The fastest bus covers the 153 miles (247 km) distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 153 miles (247 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $28 (€22) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 1:30 AM |
Last bus 8:45 PM |
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Tip 18-20% in restaurants; 20%+ for great service. USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up or 10-15% for taxis, and tip hotel staff.
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