New york to rhode island

A trip from the Big Apple to the Ocean State!

Here are the most common ways to travel from New York to Rhode Island:

By Car:

• Distance: approximately 210 miles (338 km), 4-5 hours depending on traffic
• Take I-95 S from New York City to Providence, RI
• You can also take the NY State Thruway (I-87) to I-90 E, then connect to I-95 S

By Bus:

• Greyhound: multiple daily departures from Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan to Providence, RI ( approx. 4-5 hours, $20-$50)
• Peter Pan Bus Lines: daily departures from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence, RI (approx. 4-5 hours, $20-$40)
• Megabus: daily departures from various locations in NYC to Providence, RI (approx. 4-5 hours, $10-$30)

By Train:

• Amtrak Northeast Regional: multiple daily departures from Penn Station in Manhattan to Providence Station (approx. 4-5 hours, $50-$100)
• Amtrak Acela Express: multiple daily departures from Penn Station to Providence Station (approx. 3-4 hours, $100-$200)

By Air:

• T.F. Green Airport (PVD) in Warwick, RI is the closest airport to Providence
• You can fly from one of New York City's three major airports (JFK, LGA, or EWR) to T.F. Green Airport with airlines like American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, or United Airlines (approx. 1 hour, $100-$300)

By Ferry:

• You can take a ferry from Manhattan to Providence from the Providence River Greenway (approx. 2 hours, $20-$50). This option is less common and may not be as frequent as other modes of transportation.

Remember to check schedules, prices, and any travel restrictions before planning your trip!