Rome2Rio

How to get fromWashington Heights to Rhode Islandby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or subway

Find Transport to Rhode Island

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Washington Heights to Rhode Island by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, train, bus (Greyhound), or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain train Acela
    4h 10m
    $103–163

  2. Drive  168.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington Heights to Providencecar car 168.3 mi
    3h 17m
    $31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St At Central Rd to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus 158 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus bus Bz 0210
    5h 26m
    $44–90

  4. Fly Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LGA - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    4h 29m
    $77–1,040

  5. Bus via 181 St (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus bus Greyhound US0230
    5h 51m
    $31–48

  6. Line 1 subway, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Take the subway from 181 St to 34 St-Penn Stationsubway subway
    2. Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain train
    3. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane JFK - PVD
    4h 43m
    $48–259

Washington Heights to Rhode Island by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$103Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Washington Heights to Rhode Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 195.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Washington Heights, New York County, NY, 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, you can take a bus from Main St At Central Rd to Providence via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York in around 5h 26m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

Booking & Getting There