There are 7 ways to get from New Jersey to Pawtucket 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- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
4h 13m$50–120Drive 190.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Pawtucketcar 190.8 mi
3h 44m$35–51Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
5h 39m$43–102Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
- Take the train from Back Bay to Pawtucket/Central Fallstrain
4h 44m$498–1,327Bus via Pawtucket/Central Falls
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus Greyhound US0230
6h 55m$36–89Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
5h$52–330Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
4h 39m$47–247
New Jersey to Pawtucket by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Pawtucket is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Pawtucket is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey station to Pawtucket. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Providence via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from New Jersey station to Pawtucket. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Pawtucket/Central Falls via Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
The distance between New Jersey and Pawtucket is 203 miles. The road distance is 191.9 miles.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Pawtucket without a car is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $50 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from New Jersey to Pawtucket, including transfers.
New Jersey to Pawtucket bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to Pawtucket train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Pawtucket is to train which takes 4h 13m and costs $50 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 5h 39m.
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Pawtucket, 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 27m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Providence via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 5h 39m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $7–25
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $7–25
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Booking & Getting There
New Jersey to Pawtucket bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New Jersey to Pawtucket train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Pawtucket is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from New Jersey to Pawtucket.
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