There are 7 ways to get from Rhode Island to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, plane, or bus
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- Take the train from Providence to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 59m$27–700Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Providence to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235D
4h$35–60Drive 185.8 mi
- Drive from Providence to Newarkcar 185.8 mi
3h 40m$34–49Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
4h 24m$107–959Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
4h 28m$27–64Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Stationtrain
3h 41m$42–227Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Providence to South Stationtrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
5h 16m$96–1,001
Rhode Island to Newark by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Newark is to bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal which costs $26 - $65 and takes 4h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Newark is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs $30 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Providence and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Tuesday. The journey takes approximately 4h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Providence and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Newark is 199 miles. The road distance is 186.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Newark without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $27 - $700.
The train from Providence to Newark, Penn Station takes 3h 59m including transfers and departs hourly.
Rhode Island to Newark bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Newark is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $27 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Newark, NJ, USA?
Amtrak Northeast Regional operates a train from Providence to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $27–280 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Providence to Newark Penn Station once a week. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–270
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $24–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Northeast Regional
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–280
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $27–280
- Business Class
- $85–340
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–210
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/northeast-regional-train
- Coach
- $6–210
- Business Class
- $45–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Providence to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Providence to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $5–14
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- mta.info
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road
- Schedules at
- https://www.mta.info/agency/long-island-rail-road/timetables
- Off-Peak
- $4–7
- Peak
- $5–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–11
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adult
- $2–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Providence to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $24–55
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $24–55
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Newark bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Rhode Island to Newark train services, operated by Amtrak Northeast Regional, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Newark is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Rhode Island to Newark.
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