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Compare train, bus, and flight for Providence, RI to Newark, NJ
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ 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 5m. 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 $68.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$112 Average price | $61 Average price Cheapest | $274 Average price |
4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ costing on average $112 (€91).
A bus is $213 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ costing on average $274 (€225).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Providence, RI to Newark, NJ
How to get from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672556:15 PM3h40Providence, Broadway / Greene Street9:55 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 7672556:15 PM3h40Providence, Broadway / Greene Street9:55 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$361One-way0 transfers
Fastest
B611296:00 AM1h04T. F. Green International Airport7:04 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$3341One-way0 transfers
Other options
179 Northeast Regional8:28 PM3h59Providence Station, Providence, RI12:27 AMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1331One-way0 transfers
177 Northeast Regional6:10 PM4h11Providence Station, Providence, RI10:21 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1761One-way0 transfers
65 Northeast Regional7:25 PM4h15Providence Station, Providence, RI11:40 PMNewark Penn Station, Newark, NJ$1761One-way0 transfers
GO GO SUN TOUR INC DBA METROPOLITAN SHUTTLE 2211057 76725510:00 AM3h20Providence, Broadway / Greene Street1:20 PMNew York, 11th Avenue / West 36th Street$581One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:15 PM6h20Providence, Canal FS Smith9:35 PMNewark, Penn Station$751One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:30 PM7h10Providence, Canal FS Smith8:40 PMNewark, Penn Station$751One-way1 transfer
AA4778 · AA44919:09 PM13h22T. F. Green International Airport10:31 AMLaGuardia Airport$5421One-way1 transfer
AA4551 · AA47789:09 PM10h21T. F. Green International Airport7:30 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$5471One-way1 transfer
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AA45515:33 PM13h57T. F. Green International Airport7:30 AMJohn F. Kennedy International Airport$5471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ costing on average $112 (€91).
A bus is $213 (€175) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ costing on average $274 (€225).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 54m.
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
- Around 47 flights per day.
- Around 21 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Providence, RI and Newark, NJ 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 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
- Buses mostly depart from Providence, Canal FS Smith and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus, Peter Pan Bus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- Travel with JetBlue Airways to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
- 18 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 1 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
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