How to travel from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Newark, NJ to Providence, RI

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. 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 $34, and a flight costs an average of $55.

Distance: 161 miles (260 km)

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from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI

How to get from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

OurBusGO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
04:00PM3h30
New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
07:30PMProvidence, Broadway / Greene Street
$511One-way
0 transfers

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OurBusGO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
04:00PM3h30
New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
07:30PMProvidence, Broadway / Greene Street
$511One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

JetBlue AirwaysB61128
10:26PM1h06
John F. Kennedy International Airport
11:32PMT. F. Green International Airport
$3791One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak176 Northeast Regional
06:33PM4h19
Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
10:52PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$991One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak178 Northeast Regional
07:04PM4h25
Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
11:29PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$1331One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak178 Northeast Regional
06:58PM4h31
Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
11:29PMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
$1391One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:40AM6h15
Newark, Penn Station
11:55AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith
$661One-way
1 transfer
Greyhoundundefined · undefined
11:50AM8h10
Newark, Penn Station
08:00PMProvidence, Canal FS Smith
$661One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:35PM5h30
Newark, Penn Station
12:05AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith
$661One-way
1 transfer
Republic AirlinesAA4362+psa airlinesAA5091 · AA5659
01:25PM10h12
John F. Kennedy International Airport
11:37PMT. F. Green International Airport
$6531One-way
2 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4401+psa airlinesAA5091 · AA5659
05:21PM6h16
John F. Kennedy International Airport
11:37PMT. F. Green International Airport
$6691One-way
2 transfers
Republic AirlinesAA4362+piedmont airlinesAA6077+American AirlinesAA3173
01:25PM9h33
John F. Kennedy International Airport
10:58PMT. F. Green International Airport
$6691One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI

Travel to Providence, RI easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI.

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There are 3 options to travel between Newark, NJ and Providence, RI including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI is a train with an average price of $33 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI:

A train is $1 (€0.95) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI costing on average $34 (€27).

A train is $22 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI costing on average $55 (€45).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 1m.

Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 57m.

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The distance from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI is approximately 161 miles (260 km).
The average frequency per day from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI is:
  • Around 47 flights per day.
  • Around 23 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Newark, NJ and Providence, RI as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI:
  • Flights mostly depart from LaGuardia Airport and arrive in T. F. Green International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Providence Station, Providence, RI.
  • Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Providence, Broadway / Greene Street.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Providence, RI by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela, NJ Transit to go to Providence, RI by train.
  • Travel with JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines to go to Providence, RI by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
  • 21 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
  • 1 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Boston, MA, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, New Haven, CT. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Providence, RI and these popular destinations at a great price.
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