How to travel from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI

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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 prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 17m. 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 $91.

Distance: 161 miles (260 km)

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Driving

$105

Average price

$57

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$265

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$67

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4h 24m

Average total duration

3h 54m

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30m

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5h 1m

Average total duration

4h 31m

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4h 17m

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1h 17m

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3h 26m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI is a bus with an average price of $57 (€46).

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

A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI costing on average $105 (€86).

A bus is $208 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI costing on average $265 (€217).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 54m.

Bus takes on average 4h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Newark, NJ and Providence, RI including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI among Omio's users.

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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.

  • OurBusGO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
    9:30 AM3h30
    New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    1:00 PMProvidence, Broadway / Greene Street
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • OurBusGO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
    9:30 AM3h30
    New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    1:00 PMProvidence, Broadway / Greene Street
    $461One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • JetBlue AirwaysB61128
    9:55 PM1h20
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    11:15 PMT. F. Green International Airport
    $3371One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak150 Northeast Regional
    6:22 AM4h07
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    10:29 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
    $2191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak66 Northeast Regional
    4:48 AM4h27
    Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ
    9:15 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
    $2191One-way
    0 transfers
  • Amtrak150 Northeast Regional
    6:16 AM4h13
    Newark Liberty International Airport, Newark, NJ
    10:29 AMProvidence Station, Providence, RI
    $2311One-way
    0 transfers
  • OurBusGO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 767255
    5:00 PM3h30
    New York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street
    8:30 PMProvidence, Broadway / Greene Street
    $701One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:05 AM8h15
    Newark, Penn Station
    8:20 AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith
    $831One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:00 AM5h55
    Newark, Penn Station
    11:55 AMProvidence, Canal FS Smith
    $831One-way
    1 transfer
  • Republic AirlinesAA4491+psa airlinesAA5334
    7:15 AM6h28
    LaGuardia Airport
    1:43 PMT. F. Green International Airport
    $7031One-way
    1 transfer
  • psa airlinesAA5334+Republic AirlinesAA4671
    9:23 AM4h20
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    1:43 PMT. F. Green International Airport
    $7091One-way
    1 transfer
  • Republic AirlinesAA4671+psa airlinesAA5363
    9:23 AM7h40
    John F. Kennedy International Airport
    5:03 PMT. F. Green International Airport
    $7091One-way
    1 transfer

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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 bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI is a bus with an average price of $57 (€46).

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

A bus is $48 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI costing on average $105 (€86).

A bus is $208 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI costing on average $265 (€217).

The fastest way to travel from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 17m.

Other travel options to Providence, RI take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 54m.

Bus takes on average 4h 31m.

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 43 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.

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, Canal FS Smith.
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 JetBlue Airways, Republic Airlines to go to Providence, RI by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Trailways to go to Providence, RI by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak, NJ Transit to go to Providence, RI by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Newark, NJ to Providence, RI with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
  • 20 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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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