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Compare bus, train, 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 an average ticket price of $42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. 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 $42, while a flight costs an average of $212.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$69 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $212 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI costing on average $69.
A bus is $170 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI costing on average $212.
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $68 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-1.04. The journey takes 3h 54m versus 3h 26m 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 Newark, NJ to Providence, RI
How to get from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
Luxury Vans & Shuttle Bus Corp 3113701 1005009:30 AM3h15New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street12:45 PMProvidence, Broadway / Greene Street$411One-way0 transfers
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- Luxury Vans & Shuttle Bus Corp 3113701 1005009:30 AM3h15New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street12:45 PMProvidence, Broadway / Greene Street$411One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- Luxury Vans & Shuttle Bus Corp 3113701 1005009:30 AM3h15New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street12:45 PMProvidence, Broadway / Greene Street$411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- Best Tours & Charter Inc USDOT-4056127 MC-15380967:30 PM3h45New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street11:15 PMProvidence, Broadway / Greene Street$501One-way0 transfers
- GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672555:00 PM3h30New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street8:30 PMProvidence, Broadway / Greene Street$611One-way0 transfers
- YH Travels Inc 3550095 11886405:00 PM3h35New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street8:35 PMProvidence, Broadway / Greene Street$611One-way0 transfers
AA3027 · AA12936:48 AM16h33Newark Liberty International Airport11:21 PMT. F. Green International Airport$5441One-way1 transfer- AA752 · AA129310:44 AM12h37Newark Liberty International Airport11:21 PMT. F. Green International Airport$5721One-way1 transfer
- AA3027+
AA47976:48 AM10h09Newark Liberty International Airport4:57 PMT. F. Green International Airport$6031One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI:
A bus is $27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI costing on average $69.
A bus is $170 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI costing on average $212.
Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 41 flights per day.
- Around 22 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 bus, train, 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 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ and arrive in Providence Station, Providence, RI.
- Buses mostly depart from Newark, Penn Station and arrive in Providence, Canal FS Smith.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak, NJ Transit to go to Providence, RI by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Trailways to go to Providence, RI by bus.
- Travel with JetBlue Airways to go to Providence, RI by flight.
- 20 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
- 1 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
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