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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 $33. 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 161 miles (260 km)
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$101 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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.
2:25 PM5h25Providence, RI7:50 PMNewark, NJ$601One-way0 transfers
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2:25 PM5h25Providence, RI7:50 PMNewark, NJ$601One-way0 transfers
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2:25 PM5h25Providence, RI7:50 PMNewark, NJ$601One-way0 transfers
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8:15 PM8h50Providence, RI5:05 AMNewark, NJ$661One-way0 transfers
1:25 PM6h05Providence, RI7:30 PMNewark, NJ$661One-way0 transfers
1:10 AM6h45Providence, RI7:55 AMNewark, NJ$681One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ costing on average $35 (€28).
A bus is $13 (€11) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ costing on average $46 (€37).
Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Bus takes on average 3h 50m.
- Around 48 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, Broadway / Greene Street and arrive in Newark, Penn Station.
- Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound, Infobus to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
- 19 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Infobus.
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