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 €29. 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 €29, and a flight costs an average of €55.

Distance: 161 miles (260 km)

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The cheapest way to travel from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ is a bus with an average price of €50.

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

A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ costing on average €91.

A bus is €175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ costing on average €225.

The fastest way to travel from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 54m.

Bus takes on average 4h 14m.

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

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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 €50.

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

A bus is €41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ costing on average €91.

A bus is €175 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ costing on average €225.

The fastest way to travel from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Newark, NJ take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 54m.

Bus takes on average 4h 14m.

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 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.

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.
  • 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.
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, Peter Pan Bus Lines to go to Newark, NJ by bus.
  • Travel with JetBlue Airways to go to Newark, NJ by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak, Amtrak to go to Newark, NJ by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Providence, RI to Newark, NJ with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Infobus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with JetBlue Airways.
  • 18 direct trains per day with Amtrak, Amtrak.
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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Newark, NJ to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Newark, NJ, you can enjoy a sports event or concert at Prudential Center, catch a performance at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center or Newark Symphony Hall, and explore Riverfront Park for scenic views along the Passaic River. The Ironbound District offers a vibrant culinary scene with Portuguese and Spanish flavors. For sightseeing, visit the Newark Museum of Art, admire the cherry blossoms in Branch Brook Park, explore the stunning architecture of the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, and enjoy the public art in Military Park.
For a fulfilling experience, spending 2 to 3 days in Newark, NJ is ideal to explore its cultural attractions, such as the Newark Museum of Art, Branch Brook Park, and the Prudential Center, along with enjoying its diverse dining scene.
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