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 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Cranston is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $30 - $50.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Cranston?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Cranston. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Pontiac before Park via Port Authority Bus Terminal and Washington before Snow. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.

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 4h 44m and costs $29 - $700.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Newark to Cranston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newark to Cranston bus from?

Newark to Cranston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Cranston?

The best way to get from Newark to Cranston is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs $29 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 6h 34m.

Where does the Newark to Cranston bus arrive?

Newark to Cranston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Newark to Cranston?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Cranston is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from Newark to Cranston.

Where can I stay near Cranston?

There are 210+ hotels available in Cranston.

Newark to Cranston - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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 ProvidenceAcela
4h 44m
$30–688
Bus
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal108
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence DowntownNew York
6h 34m
$32–94
Drive 181 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Cranston181 mi
3h 36m
$33–48
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 Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)JFK - PVD
3h 55m
$43–221
Bus via Providence
1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal108
2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to ProvidenceGreyhound US0230 / ...
7h 22m
$35–94
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)EWR - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to Providence
4h 57m
$103–936
Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)JFK - BOS
4. Take the train from Boston to Providence
5h 38m
$412–1,440

Newark to Cranston by train, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

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4h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 202.7 mi
Duration: 4h 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 Pontiac before Park via Port Authority Bus Terminal, Providence Downtown, and Washington before Snow in around 6h 34m.

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