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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Newark to Providence is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $27 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Providence?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Providence. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Providence Downtown via Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Newark and Providence?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Newark Penn Station station and arriving at Providence. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 37m.

How far is it from Newark to Providence?

The distance between Newark and Providence is 199 miles. The road distance is 187.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Newark to Providence without a car is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $27 - $700.

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

The train from Newark, Penn Station to Providence takes 3h 37m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Newark to Providence bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Newark to Providence train from?

Newark to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.

Train or bus from Newark to Providence?

The best way to get from Newark to Providence is to train which takes 3h 37m and costs $27 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 5h 29m.

Where does the Newark to Providence bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newark to Providence train arrive?

Newark to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.

Can I drive from Newark to Providence?

Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Providence is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Newark to Providence.

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Providence?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Providence?

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Where can I stay near Providence?

There are 214+ hotels available in Providence.

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

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

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
3h 37m
$27–700
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
5h 29m
$31–92
Drive 186 mi
1. Drive from Newark to Providence186 mi
3h 38m
$34–49
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
$101–934
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 / ...
6h 9m
$35–97
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 39m
$43–221
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)JFK - BOS
2. Take the train from Boston to Providence
4h 42m
$410–1,438
Train, train to Laguardia 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 Flushing Main Street
3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)LGA - BOS
4. Take the train from Boston to Providence
5h 35m
$123–1,015

Newark to Providence by train (Amtrak)

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3h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 197.8 mi
Duration: 3h 37m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Providence, 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 Providence Downtown via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 5h 29m.

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