There are 5 ways to get from Rhode Island to Central Park by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, subway, or bus
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 Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 59m$46–681Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Greyhound US0230
4h 23m$32–48Drive 171.4 mi
- Drive from Providence to Charles A. Dana Discovery Centercar 171.4 mi
3h 23m$32–46Fly, subway
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane PVD - JFK
- Take the subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 50 Stsubway
3h 38m$49–279Bus via Broadway/W 77 St
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus Bz 0203
4h 28m$41–77
Rhode Island to Central Park by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rhode Island to Central Park is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Rhode Island to Central Park is to drive which takes 3h 23m and costs $30 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rhode Island to Central Park. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Port Authority Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Rhode Island to Central Park. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at 86 St via 34 St-Herald Sq. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Rhode Island and Central Park is 193 miles. The road distance is 172.4 miles.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Central Park without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $45 - $700.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Rhode Island to Central Park, including transfers.
Rhode Island to Central Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Providence station.
Rhode Island to Central Park train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Rhode Island to Central Park is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs $45 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Central Park, New York County, NY, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $100–160 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Providence to Port Authority Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $28–45 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $40–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from Sutphin Blvd-Archer Av-JFK Airport to 50 St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Providence to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Rhode Island to Central Park bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Rhode Island to Central Park train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rhode Island to Central Park is 172 miles. It takes approximately 3h 23m to drive from Rhode Island to Central Park.
There are 3760+ hotels available in Central Park.