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Compare train, bus, and flight for New York, NY to Providence, RI
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Providence, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $657.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$184 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $657 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Providence, RI:
A bus is $136 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Providence, RI costing on average $184 (€154).
A bus is $609 (€511) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Providence, RI costing on average $657 (€551).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Flight takes on average 5h 51m.
Tickets start at around $184 (€154) compared to roughly $57 (€48) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$126 (-€106). The journey takes 3h 23m versus 3h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom New York, NY to Providence, RI
How to get from New York, NY to Providence, RI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from New York, NY to Providence, RI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:30 PM4h30New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY8:00 PMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$451One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:30 PM4h30New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY8:00 PMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$451One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 2150 Acela [NextGen]11:58 AM3h07Penn Station, New York, NY3:05 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$4081One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1162 Northeast Regional10:01 AM3h21Penn Station, New York, NY1:22 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$931One-way0 transfers
- 1160 Northeast Regional9:00 AM3h33Penn Station, New York, NY12:33 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$931One-way0 transfers
- 1088 Northeast Regional3:00 PM3h55Penn Station, New York, NY6:55 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$931One-way0 transfers
- BZ 0202B6:30 AM3h50New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY10:20 AMProvidence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)$461One-way0 transfers
- BZ 0210B9:00 AM3h50New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY12:50 PMProvidence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)$461One-way0 transfers
- BZ 0222B1:00 PM3h50New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY4:50 PMProvidence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center)$461One-way0 transfers
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AA42125:31 AM6h16Newark Liberty International Airport11:47 AMT. F. Green International Airport$6151One-way1 transfer - AA3170+AA377110:47 AM7h55Newark Liberty International Airport6:42 PMT. F. Green International Airport$6151One-way1 transfer
- AA2142+AA33362:29 PM9h30LaGuardia Airport11:59 PMT. F. Green International Airport$6431One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Providence, RI:
A bus is $136 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Providence, RI costing on average $184 (€154).
A bus is $609 (€511) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Providence, RI costing on average $657 (€551).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 35m.
Flight takes on average 5h 51m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between New York, NY and Providence, RI as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in T. F. Green International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Penn Station, New York, NY and arrive in Providence Station, Providence, RI.
- Buses mostly depart from New York, Port Authority Bus Station, NY and arrive in Providence, Canal FS Smith.
- Travel with JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, Republic Airlines, psa airlines to go to Providence, RI by flight.
- Travel with Peter Pan Bus Lines, FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Providence, RI by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Providence, RI by train.
- 1 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
- 10 direct buses per day with Peter Pan Bus Lines, FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus.
- 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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