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 €35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 16m. 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 €35, and a flight costs an average of €145.

Distance: 161 miles (260 km)

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€93

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€54

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€465

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4h 28m

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4h 58m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.6kg

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Republic Airlines

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from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI

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

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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.

Greyhound
06:20PM5h40
Newark, NJ
12:00AMProvidence, RI
$791One-way
0 transfers

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Greyhound
06:20PM5h40
Newark, NJ
12:00AMProvidence, RI
$791One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Greyhound
06:20PM5h40
Newark, NJ
12:00AMProvidence, RI
$791One-way
0 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 bus with an average price of $45 (€35).

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

A bus is $1 (€0.92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI costing on average $46 (€36).

A bus is $138 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI costing on average $182 (€145).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 36m.

Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 24m.

Bus takes on average 5h 35m.

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 48 flights per day.
  • Around 24 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 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.
  • 22 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
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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