How much is the bus ticket from Newark to Providence?

The cheapest bus tickets from Newark to Providence start from $52. The average price for this route is around $82. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Newark to Providence?

The average bus travel time from Newark to Providence is 6h 15m, covering a distance of 261 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 55m and is operated by Peter Pan .

Which bus companies service the Newark to Providence route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Greyhound , Peter Pan , New York Trailways .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Newark to Providence?

The earliest bus departs from Newark to Providence at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:05pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newark to Providence?

A bus trip from Newark to Providence generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

What is the best bus company from Newark to Providence?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6332 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Providence?

Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.

Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Newark to Providence?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan , with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Newark to Providence?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan , with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Bus Newark to Providence from $43 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Newark to Providence on November 29
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	1:50pm	Newark Penn Station	5h	6:50pm	Providence (Downtown)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	5:40am	Newark Penn Station	6h 15m	11:55am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
	Bus	11:50am	Newark Penn Station	8h 10m	8:00pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	11:50am	Newark Penn Station	5h	4:50pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags
	Bus	6:35pm	Newark Penn Station	5h 30m	12:05am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Providence on November 30
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	12:05am	Newark Penn Station	8h 15m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	Cheapest
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	1:50pm	Newark Penn Station	5h	6:50pm	Providence (Downtown)	Fastest
	Bus	5:40am	Newark Penn Station	6h 15m	11:55am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
	Bus	11:50am	Newark Penn Station	8h 10m	8:00pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	1:50pm	Newark Penn Station	5h 10m	7:00pm	Providence Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures for Newark to Providence on December 1
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	11:50am	Newark Penn Station	5h	4:50pm	Providence (Downtown)	CheapestFastest
	Bus	12:05am	Newark Penn Station	8h 15m	8:20am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
	Bus	11:50am	Newark Penn Station	8h 10m	8:00pm	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	Bus	1:50pm	Newark Penn Station	5h	6:50pm	Providence (Downtown)	No tags
	Bus	5:40am	Newark Penn Station	6h 15m	11:55am	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 5:42 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Newark to Providence

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Providence. The journey takes about 6 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

6h 15mAverage Duration

261 kmDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$52 - $224	Average Duration6h 15m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$45 - $915	Average Duration4h 5m	CO₂ emissions 24kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Newark and Providence?

Stops in Newark

A
Penn Station
1 Raymond Plaza West, Newark, NJ 07102
B
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Stops in Providence

A
Providence Downtown
99 W Exchange St, 02903 Providence, RI
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B
Downtown
Broadway & Greene Street, Providence, RI 02903, USA
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C
Peter Pan Terminal
1 Peter Pan Way, Providence, RI 02904
D
Greyhound Station
1 Kennedy Plz, Providence, RI 02903
E
Brown University
201-235 Lloyd Ave, Providence, RI 02906, USA
F
Canal St & Smith
310 Canal St, Providence, RI 02903

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,471 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Greyhound

3.5/587,407 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

Wifi2.4

Based on 87407 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at $52

Greyhound Lines, Inc. Newark Providence recent customer reviews

Bus was 1hr late from Newark. Other than that the other transfers and journey was fantastic. I enjoyed riding with greyhound for the first time

Idowu T.

April 23, 2025

I was connecting a bus from Newark to Providence in New York. Because the bus was so late from Newark to New York, I missed the bus to Providence and my trip scheduled to the next day. This sucked!

Jonathan K.

December 23, 2019

Peter Pan

4/56,350 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.7

Based on 6350 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the cleanliness and the ticket access but often complained with the WiFi. Peter Pan ticket prices on this trip start at $66

Peter Pan Newark Providence recent customer reviews

I didn't like that my granddaughter had to sit next to a stranger instead of me. Trash was everywhere. The in Newark was late and no way to know when it was going to arrive. The driver from NYC to Providence was Kelly was extremely nice and informative

Cynthia W.

July 1, 2025

New York Trailways

4/54,416 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.5

Wifi3.2

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Newark, NJ to Providence by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Newark to Providence?
The cheapest bus tickets from Newark to Providence start from $52. The average price for this route is around $82. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Newark to Providence?
The average bus travel time from Newark to Providence is 6h 15m, covering a distance of 261 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 4h 55m and is operated by Peter Pan.
Which bus companies service the Newark to Providence route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Greyhound, Peter Pan, New York Trailways.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Newark to Providence?
The earliest bus departs from Newark to Providence at 12:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:05pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Newark to Providence?
A bus trip from Newark to Providence generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Newark to Providence?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6332 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Newark to Providence?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Peter Pan has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Newark to Providence?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Peter Pan, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Newark to Providence?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Peter Pan, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-26

$138

11-27

$109

Today

$112

11-29

$112

11-30

$116

12-01

$87

12-02

$58

12-03

$52

The cheapest trip from Newark, NJ to Providence was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $52

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Newark, NJ to Providence, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $52 to $231 for a bus ticket from Newark, NJ to Providence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $52 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually Greyhound will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.