There are 7 ways to get from Rhode Island to Allentown by train, bus, bus (Flixbus), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Providence to Newark Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentownbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
6h 29m$58–707Drive 261.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Providence to Allentowncar 261.3 mi
5h 10m$47–67Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Allentownbus FlixBus 2650 / ...
6h 50m$50–77Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, bus
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane PVD - PHL
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
5h 45m$94–466Bus via William Penn Highway Park &Amp; Ride
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
- Take the bus from New York, NY to William Penn Highway Park &Amp; Ridebus Allentown-Clinton Westbound
7h 42m$102–138Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, bus
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentownbus
6h 8m$61–310Bus to Worcester Regional Airport, fly to Philadelphia International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus
- Fly from Worcester Regional Airport (ORH) to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)plane ORH - PHL
- Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus
7h 50m
Rhode Island to Allentown by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Allentown is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Allentown is to drive which takes 5h 10m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Allentown. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Allentown via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Allentown is 276 miles. The road distance is 262.8 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Allentown without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 29m and costs $55 - $750.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Rhode Island to Allentown, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Allentown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Allentown bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Allentown is 263 miles. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Rhode Island to Allentown.
Book your Rhode Island to Allentown bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Allentown, Lehigh County, PA, USA?
You can take a bus from Providence to Allentown via New York Midtown in around 6h 50m.
- 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
Flights from Worcester Regional Airport to Philadelphia International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- 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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact 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 DetailsContact 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 Newark Penn Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–19
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Allentown
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 570.821.3800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
Bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Martz Bus
- 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
- +1 610-868-6001
- [email protected]
- Website
- transbridgelines.com
Bus from New York, NY to William Penn Highway Park &Amp; Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $65–75
- Schedules at
- transbridgelines.com
- Adult
- $65–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Providence to Worcester Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Amtrak
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