The average bus between Newark and Rhode Island takes 4h 55m and the fastest bus takes 4h 20m. The bus service runs several times per day from Newark to Rhode Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 4 hours between Newark and Rhode Island. The earliest departure is at 4:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Newark is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Rhode Island at 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Newark to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Newark station and arriving at Rhode Island station via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Newark to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Providence Downtown station.
Book your Newark to Rhode Island bus tickets online with Greyhound USA, Peter Pan Bus Lines and 2 other operators.
The distance between Newark and Rhode Island is 245.3 km. The road distance is 385 km.
You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Providence Downtown via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 29m.