There are 6 ways to get from Cranston to New Jersey by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train
best- 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
2h 23m$66–304Drive 180.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Cranston to Newarkcar 180.5 mi
3h 39m$31–45Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Providence to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 6m$63–721Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
4h 8m$49–80Fly to Philadelphia International Airport, line 412 bus
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
- Take the bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Broadway At Jackson Stbus
3h 13m$83–442Bus via Providence
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0355 / ...
4h 35m$60–125
Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cranston to New Jersey is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Cranston to New Jersey is to fly and train which takes 2h 23m and costs $65 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Cranston to New Jersey. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at New York Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Cranston to New Jersey station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Newark Penn Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Cranston and New Jersey is 176 miles. The road distance is 181.6 miles.
The best way to get from Cranston to New Jersey without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $60 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Cranston to New Jersey, including transfers.
Cranston to New Jersey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Providence station.
Cranston to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Cranston to New Jersey is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $60 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 4h 8m.
What companies run services between Cranston, RI, USA and New Jersey, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Newark Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $100–170 and the journey takes 3h 59m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Providence to New York Midtown 5 times a day. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 3h 35m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–410
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from Jamaica to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from New York Penn Station to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Vine St At 13Th St to Broadway At Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $2–6
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–25
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Newark Penn Station
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $33–37
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Booking & Getting There
Cranston to New Jersey bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Cranston to New Jersey train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cranston to New Jersey is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Cranston to New Jersey.
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