What is the cheapest way to get from Newark to Rhode Island?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Newark to Rhode Island?

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

Is there a direct bus between Newark and Rhode Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Rhode Island. 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 Rhode Island?

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 Rhode Island?

The distance between Newark and Rhode Island is 199 miles. The road distance is 187.1 miles.

How do I travel from Newark to Rhode Island without a car?

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

How long does it take to get from Newark to Rhode Island?

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

Where do I catch the Newark to Rhode Island bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Newark to Rhode Island train from?

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

Train or bus from Newark to Rhode Island?

The best way to get from Newark to Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island bus arrive?

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

Where does the Newark to Rhode Island train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Newark to Rhode Island?

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

How do I get a train ticket from Newark to Rhode Island?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Newark to Rhode Island?

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Where can I stay near Rhode Island?

There are 179+ hotels available in Rhode Island.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Newark to Rhode Island 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
$30–92
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
3h 59m
$96–894
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
$32–92
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 40m
$398–981
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 36m
$118–1,025

Newark to Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island, 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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