There are 8 ways to get from New York University to Providence by train (Amtrak), bus, car, subway, plane, train, 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
4h 2m$103–163Drive 177.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from New York University to Providencecar 177.7 mi
3h 32m$33–47Bus
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
5h 5m$38–68Line 6 subway, bus to Laguardia Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Take the subway from Astor Pl to 125th Streetsubway
- Take the bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 Stbus
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
4h 42m$82–1,070Bus via Providence (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus Greyhound US0230
5h 45m$33–53Subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane JFK - BOS
- Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
4h 42m$448–1,921Fly 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 Boston to Providencetrain
4h 42m$521–1,641Subway to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Take the subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Howard Beach-JFK Airportsubway
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
4h 36m$38–209
New York University to Providence by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New York University to Providence is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from New York University to Providence is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from New York University to Providence. However, there are services departing from New York and arriving at Providence via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from New York University to Providence. However, there are services departing from 8 St-NYU and arriving at Providence via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between New York University and Providence is 191 miles. The road distance is 178.7 miles.
The best way to get from New York University to Providence without a car is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $100 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from New York University to Providence, including transfers.
New York University to Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New York station.
New York University to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
The best way to get from New York University to Providence is to train which takes 4h 2m and costs $100 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 5h 5m.
What companies run services between New York University, NY, USA and Providence, RI, 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 New York to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 3h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–450
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–290
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $25–190
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Astor Pl to 125th Street
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Subway from W 4 St-Wash Sq to Howard Beach-JFK Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Boston to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA
Bus from E 125 St/Lexington Av to Laguardia Rd/94 St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- MTA
- Schedules at
- MTA scheduled
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Standard Fare
- $3–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
New York University to Providence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence station.
New York University to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between New York University to Providence is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from New York University to Providence.
There are 213+ hotels available in Providence.




















