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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 prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $94.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$102 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $288 Average price | $58 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 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 $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Providence, RI costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $239 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Providence, RI costing on average $288 (€235).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
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.
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672554:00 PM3h30New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street7:30 PMProvidence, Broadway / Greene Street$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672554:00 PM3h30New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street7:30 PMProvidence, Broadway / Greene Street$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
B611289:55 PM1h20John F. Kennedy International Airport11:15 PMT. F. Green International Airport$3351One-way0 transfers
Other options
178 Northeast Regional7:50 PM3h39Penn Station, New York, NY11:29 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$911One-way0 transfers
176 Northeast Regional7:12 PM3h40Penn Station, New York, NY10:52 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$1281One-way0 transfers
184 Northeast Regional5:07 PM3h36Penn Station, New York, NY8:43 PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI$1691One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:30 PM3h35New York, W 31st St / 8th Ave.12:05 AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith$491One-way0 transfers
BZ 0220B3:00 PM3h45New York, NY6:45 PMPeter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI$501One-way0 transfers
BZ 0230B6:00 PM3h45New York, NY9:45 PMPeter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI$501One-way0 transfers
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AA533410:46 AM3h43LaGuardia Airport2:29 PMT. F. Green International Airport$7241One-way1 transfer
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AA53377:44 AM3h45LaGuardia Airport11:29 AMT. F. Green International Airport$7241One-way1 transfer
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AA47197:50 PM4h09LaGuardia Airport11:59 PMT. F. Green International Airport$7241One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Providence, RI:
A bus is $53 (€44) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New York, NY to Providence, RI costing on average $102 (€83).
A bus is $239 (€195) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Providence, RI costing on average $288 (€235).
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 43m.
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 44 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 9 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, RI.
- Travel with Amtrak, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Amtrak to go to Providence, RI by train.
- Travel with JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines to go to Providence, RI by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus to go to Providence, RI by bus.
- 16 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Peter Pan Bus Lines, Amtrak.
- 1 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus.
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