What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Cranston?

The cheapest way to get from Newark to Cranston is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Cranston?

The fastest way to get from Newark to Cranston is to train and fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $55 - $260.

How far is it from Newark to Cranston?

The distance between Newark and Cranston is 204 miles. The road distance is 182.1 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Cranston without a car?

The best way to get from Newark to Cranston without a car is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $40 - $750.

How long does it take to get from Newark to Cranston?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Newark to Cranston, including transfers.

Train or bus from Newark to Cranston?

The best way to get from Newark to Cranston is to train which takes 3h 44m and costs $40 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 5h 35m.

Can I drive from Newark to Cranston?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Cranston is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Newark to Cranston.

Where can I stay near Cranston?

There are 199+ hotels available in Cranston.

Newark to Cranston - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Cranston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
3h 44m
$44–706
Drive 181 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newark to Cranstoncar 181 mi
3h 38m
$33–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus New York
5h 35m
$48–111
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
3h 13m
$59–259
Bus via Providence
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus Greyhound US0230
6h 18m
$51–110
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
4h 10m
$132–1,004
Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
4h 45m
$286–1,408
Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Flushing Main Streettrain
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
4. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
5h 33m
$124–1,055

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 6mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Newark to Cranston.

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Distance: 202.7 mi
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Cranston, RI, USA?

Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Amtrak Northeast Regional also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Cranston via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Providence Downtown in around 5h 35m.

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