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Compare train, bus, and flight for Providence, RI to New York, NY
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to New York, NY among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 57m. 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 $48, while a flight costs an average of $668.
Distance: 154 miles (249 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$179 Average price | $48 Average price Cheapest | $668 Average price | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 26m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Providence, RI to New York, NY
Compare the available ways to get from Providence, RI to New York, NY, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to New York, NY:
A bus is $131 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to New York, NY costing on average $179 (€150).
A bus is $620 (€520) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to New York, NY costing on average $668 (€560).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
Flight takes on average 6h 2m.
Tickets start at around $179 (€150) compared to roughly $55 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$123 (-€103). The journey takes 3h 27m 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 Providence, RI to New York, NY
How to get from Providence, RI to New York, NY by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Providence, RI to New York, NY is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- BZ 0217B
1:10 PM 3h50 Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) 5:00 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- BZ 0217B
1:10 PM 3h50 Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) 5:00 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
B611296:50 AM 1h07 T. F. Green International Airport 7:57 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport $268 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- 1135 Northeast Regional
2:19 PM 3h33 Providence Station, Providence, RI 5:52 PM Penn Station, New York, NY $95 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1087 Northeast Regional
10:40 AM 3h43 Providence Station, Providence, RI 2:23 PM Penn Station, New York, NY $95 1 One-way 0 transfers - 1195 Northeast Regional
7:05 AM 3h48 Providence Station, Providence, RI 10:53 AM Penn Station, New York, NY $225 1 One-way 0 transfers
- BZ 0213B
11:10 AM 3h50 Providence, W Exchange St (Rhode Island Convention Center) 3:00 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY $40 1 One-way 0 transfers - BZ 0213B
11:00 AM 4h00 Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI 3:00 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY $40 1 One-way 0 transfers - BZ 0217B
1:00 PM 4h00 Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI 5:00 PM New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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AA43968:24 PM 11h03 T. F. Green International Airport 7:27 AM John F. Kennedy International Airport $555 1 One-way 1 transfer- AA1002 · AA2541
6:17 AM 7h13 T. F. Green International Airport 1:30 PM Newark Liberty International Airport $628 1 One-way 1 transfer - AA5613+AA4417
8:37 AM 7h54 T. F. Green International Airport 4:31 PM LaGuardia Airport $691 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to New York, NY:
A bus is $131 (€110) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to New York, NY costing on average $179 (€150).
A bus is $620 (€520) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to New York, NY costing on average $668 (€560).
Other travel options to New York, NY take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 44m.
Flight takes on average 6h 2m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 14 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Providence, RI and New York, NY as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from T. F. Green International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Providence Station, Providence, RI and arrive in Penn Station, New York, NY.
- Buses mostly depart from Peter Pan Bus Terminal, Providence, RI and arrive in New York (P.A.B.T.), Trailways Bus Station, 625 8th Ave, NY.
- Travel with Peter Pan Bus Lines, FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound to go to New York, NY by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to New York, NY by train.
- Travel with American Airlines, psa airlines, Republic Airlines, JetBlue Airways, piedmont airlines, skywest airlines, Delta Air Lines to go to New York, NY by flight.
- 12 direct buses per day with Peter Pan Bus Lines, FlixBus, Infobus, Greyhound.
- 15 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 1 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways, Delta Air Lines.
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