Find cheap bus tickets from NYC to Providence

Next bus departures

Next departures for New York City to Providence on November 28
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
OurBusBus
1 Av & E 39 St
Providence, RICheapestFastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
New York Port Authority
Providence (Canal St & Smith St)No tags
FlixBusBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Providence (Canal St & Smith St)No tags
Peter Pan Bus
Port Authority Bus Terminal
Providence (Downtown)No tags
FlixBusBus
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)
Providence (Canal St & Smith St)No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from New York City to Providence

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Providence. The journey takes about 3 hours 59 minutes and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12bus per day
3h 59mAverage Duration
154 milesDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$17 - $118Average Duration3h 59m
6kg CO₂e
Average Price$19 - $447Average Duration3h 24m
22kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from New York City 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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from New York City to Providence?

    The cheapest bus tickets from New York City to Providence start from $17. The average price for this route is around $37. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from New York City to Providence?

    The average bus trip duration from New York City to Providence is 3h 59m, covering a distance of 154 miles (248 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 15m and is operated by OurBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the New York City to Providence route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day, including services from Peter Pan, FlixBus, OurBus, Greyhound.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from New York City to Providence?

    The earliest bus departs from New York City to Providence at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 9:15pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from New York City to Providence?

    A bus trip from New York City to Providence generates an estimated 6 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from New York City 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.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from New York City to Providence?

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

  8. Which bus company has the most timely service from New York City to Providence?

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

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from New York City 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
11/25
$50
11/26
$55
Today
$47
11/28
$45
11/29
$40
11/30
$40
12/01
$32
12/02
$28
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from New York City to Providence was searched and found on Dec 2, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $189 for a bus ticket from New York City to Providence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually FlixBus, 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.

What's the cheapest way to go from New York City to Providence?

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