There are 7 ways to get from Rhode Island to Newark by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
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 StationNortheast Regional
3h 59m$27–700Bus via Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus TerminalProvidence
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy108
4h 52m$32–78Drive 185.8 mi
- Drive from Providence to Newark185.8 mi
3h 39m$34–49Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Take the train from Providence to South Station
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)BOS - EWR
4h 26m$97–929Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Providence to Newark Penn StationFlixBus 2681
5h 15m$40–80Fly 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)PVD - JFK
- Take the train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
3h 33m$47–262Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Laguardia Airport
- Take the train from Providence to South Station
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)BOS - LGA
5h 24m$96–971
Rhode Island to Newark by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Newark is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Newark is to fly and train which takes 3h 33m and costs $45 - $270.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Providence and arriving at Newark Penn Station station. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown 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 via Port Authority Bus Terminal, which costs $30 - $80 and takes 4h 52m.
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, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy via Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 4h 52m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
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.html
- 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.html
- 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
- 18 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
- 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
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- njtransit.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- https://www.njtransit.com/
- Schedules at
- https://www.njtransit.com/bus-to
- Adults
- $7–25
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Providence to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Rhode Island to Newark bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal 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 39m to drive from Rhode Island to Newark.
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