How to travel from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ

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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 €25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. 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 €25, and a train costs an average of €37.

Distance: 161 miles (260 km)

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

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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.

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01:40PM5h10
Providence, RI
06:50PMNewark, NJ
$441One-way
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01:40PM5h10
Providence, RI
06:50PMNewark, NJ
$441One-way
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Greyhound
01:40PM5h10
Providence, RI
06:50PMNewark, NJ
$441One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ

Travel to Newark, NJ 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 Providence, RI to Newark, NJ.

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There are 3 options to travel between Providence, RI and Newark, NJ including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ is a bus with an average price of $31 (€25).

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

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ costing on average $46 (€37).

A bus is $23 (€18) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ costing on average $54 (€43).

The fastest way to travel from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ is by train with an average journey time of 3h 33m.

Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 10m.

Flight takes on average 56m.

The distance from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ is approximately 161 miles (260 km).
The average frequency per day from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ is:
  • Around 49 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ:
  • Flights mostly depart from T. F. Green International Airport and arrive in LaGuardia Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Providence, Broadway / Greene Street and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Providence Station, Providence, RI and arrive in Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela to go to Newark, NJ by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
  • 19 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak Acela.
Omio customers who travel from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Boston, MA, Baltimore, MD. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Newark, NJ and these popular destinations at a great price.
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