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How to get fromNew Jersey to Rhode Islandby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from New Jersey to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Providencetrain train Acela
    3h 27m
    $60–130

  2. Drive 186.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newark to Providencecar car 186.1 mi
    3h 39m
    $34–49

  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus bus Bz 0210
    5h 29m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane PHL - PVD
    4h 56m
    $60–341

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 108
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus bus New York
    5h 29m
    $43–132

New Jersey to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak)

Calendar104Weekly Trains
Duration3h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 197.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 27m

What companies run services between New Jersey, 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 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 29m.

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