There are 4 ways to get from New York (State) to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, 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.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
3h 53m$63–133Bus via Providence (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus Greyhound US0230
5h 37m$31–58Bus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus New York
4h 57m$38–103Drive 177.6 mi
- Drive from New York to Providencecar 177.6 mi
3h 31m$33–47
New York (State) to Rhode Island by subway, foot, and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New York (State) to Rhode Island is to bus via Providence which costs $30 - $60 and takes 5h 37m.
The fastest way to get from New York (State) to Rhode Island is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from New York (State) to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from Port Authority Bus Terminal and arriving at Providence Downtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from New York (State) to Rhode Island. However, there are services departing from W 4 St-Wash Sq and arriving at Providence via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between New York (State) and Rhode Island is 191 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.
The best way to get from New York (State) to Rhode Island without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $60 - $140.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from New York (State) to Rhode Island, including transfers.
New York (State) to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New York (State) to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York (State) to Rhode Island is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $60 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $110 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between New York (State), USA and Rhode Island, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–700 and the journey takes 3h. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtown every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–100 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- https://www.amtrak.com/acela-train
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–100
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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More Questions & Answers
New York (State) to Rhode Island bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence Downtown station.
New York (State) to Rhode Island train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York (State) to Rhode Island is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from New York (State) to Rhode Island.
There are 193+ hotels available in Rhode Island.









