What's the distance between Providence and New York City by coach?

The distance between Providence and New York City by coach is approximately 155 miles (250 km).

How can I get from Providence to New York City without driving?

You can travel to New York City from Providence by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Providence to New York City from US$20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Providence to New York City on 8 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	20:00	Providence Bus Terminal	4h	00:00	Port Authority Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	20:10	Providence (Downtown)	3h 50m	00:00	Port Authority Bus Terminal	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	20:10	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	6h 20m	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures from Providence to New York City on 9 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	06:00	Providence Bus Terminal	8h 45m	14:45	Port Authority Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	09:40	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	3h 45m	13:25	New York Port Authority	Fastest
	08:20	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	3h 45m	12:05	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	20:10	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	6h 20m	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	18:30	Providence Bus Terminal	4h	22:30	Port Authority Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Providence to New York City on 10 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	18:30	Providence Bus Terminal	4h	22:30	Port Authority Bus Terminal	Cheapest
	08:20	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	3h 45m	12:05	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	09:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	4h	13:25	New York Port Authority	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	20:10	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	6h 20m	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	10:45	Providence Bus Terminal	4h	14:45	Port Authority Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Providence to New York City on 11 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	4h	13:25	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	08:20	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	3h 45m	12:05	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	20:10	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	6h 20m	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags

Next departures from Providence to New York City on 12 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	4h	13:25	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	10:10	Providence, RI	3h 30m	13:40	1 Av & E 39 St	Fastest
	08:20	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	3h 45m	12:05	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	20:10	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	6h 20m	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan	06:00	Providence Bus Terminal	8h 45m	14:45	Port Authority Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Providence to New York City on 13 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:30	Providence, RI	3h 10m	13:40	1 Av & E 39 St	CheapestFastest
	09:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	4h	13:25	New York Port Authority	No tags
	08:20	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	3h 45m	12:05	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	20:10	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	6h 20m	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	18:30	Providence Bus Terminal	4h	22:30	Port Authority Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Providence to New York City on 14 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	4h	13:25	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	11:00	Providence, RI	3h 30m	14:30	1 Av & E 39 St	Fastest
	08:20	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	3h 45m	12:05	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	20:10	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	6h 20m	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	18:30	Providence Bus Terminal	4h	22:30	Port Authority Bus Terminal	No tags

Next departures from Providence to New York City on 15 September
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	09:25	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	4h	13:25	New York Port Authority	Cheapest
	08:20	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	3h 45m	12:05	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	Fastest
	13:30	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	4h	17:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus	20:10	Providence (Canal St & Smith St)	6h 20m	02:30	NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)	No tags
	18:30	Providence Bus Terminal	4h	22:30	Port Authority Bus Terminal	No tags

Compare 2 ways to travel from Providence to New York City

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$24 - US$82	Average duration4h	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average priceUS$19 - US$593	Average duration3h 28m	CO₂ emissions 22kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars	CheapestFastest

Busbud recommends taking the bus from Providence to New York City

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just US$24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16bus per day

4hAverage duration

US$24Cheapest ticket

6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Providence to New York City: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$35

Average bus trip duration4h

Number of daily buses16

Earliest bus departure06:00

Distance153 miles

Latest bus departure20:10

Compare bus companies

Peter Pan

4/56,245 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.5

Customers have expressed their satisfaction with the company, praising the professionalism of its employees and the confidence of the drivers in ensuring a safe journey to New York.

Peter Pan Providence New York City recent customer reviews

Nothing was enjoyed. The bus was overbooked and 45 minutes late causing me to miss my connection

Andre S.

30 August 2025

The driver was amazing! I was happy with his confidence in insuring we got to New York safely

Jeannine D.

7 February 2022

Overall good experience. Please check the dates of the products for sale at the bus terminal in Providence. My daughter bought an item that was expired.

Basilia P.

25 November 2021

FlixBus

3.5/510,432 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Users generally found the ride to be good. However, there were some concerns about amenities on board, such as non-functional wifi and a lack of toilet paper in the bathroom.

FlixBus Providence New York City recent customer reviews

The bus at 1:30 don’t arrive

Sophia B.

12 April 2025

driver nearly caused multiple accidents

Kosta K.

10 April 2025

It was good except that the wifi on the bus was not working

Luisa C.

1 June 2024

Greyhound

3.5/587,242 reviews

Staff3.6

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.3

WiFi2.3

According to 28 reviews, Greyhound received a 2.9-star rating for this journey. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the seats, but some complained about the Wi-Fi. Greyhound ticket prices on this trip start at US$28

Greyhound Providence New York City recent customer reviews

Bus arrived 50 minutes late after another delay in departure of 2 hr and 15 minutes. Completely unreliable

Lana E.

27 April 2023

The bus was late almost 2hours. The driver didn’t were a mask and he did not tell some passengers to were the masks.

Grzegorz W.

26 August 2020

Bus driver did not assist with suitcases or bags at all was very rude when asked any questions Was a very bumpy ride

Maritza G.

6 January 2020

OurBus

4/53,113 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi3.1

According to customer reviews, the bus service has received mixed feedback. Some customers express dissatisfaction with late arrivals and cancellations, while others find it adequate for its cheap price. Despite these issues, some customers have had overall good experiences with the service.

OurBus Providence New York City recent customer reviews

The seats were comfy. Our driver wasn't the most courteous though. He didn't check the bathroom before leaving and there was no tissue in there during the ride.

Jamilah F.

11 March 2024

the bus stop was out of the way and not clearly marked; i had to call to get the precise address. all the lights were off on the bus. the wifi was password locked and we didn't get the password given to us. it reeked.

Jenna B.

6 November 2023

Bus was cancelled- I had to call to find this out. Still awaiting reimbursement.

Calliope P.

9 October 2022

US Bus Companies: FlixBus, Greyhound, Tornado Bus, Los Limousines, Valley Transit, Tufesa, New York Trailways

Providence to New York City Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Providence and New York City?

Stops in Providence

A - Providence Downtown

B - Downtown

C - Peter Pan Terminal

D - Greyhound Station

E - Brown University

F - Canal St & Smith

Stops in New York City

A - New York Port Authority

B - GW Bridge

C - Chinatown

D - 11th Ave (between W35th and W36th Street)

E - Chinatown - E Broadway

F - 34th St & 9th Ave

Frequently asked questions on the trip Providence - New York City

What's the distance between Providence and New York City by coach?
The distance between Providence and New York City by coach is approximately 155 miles (250 km).
How can I get from Providence to New York City without driving?
You can travel to New York City from Providence by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

06/09

US$34

07/09

US$39

Today

US$37

09/09

US$28

10/09

US$25

11/09

US$27

12/09

US$30

13/09

US$25

The cheapest trip from Providence to New York City was searched and found on 10 Sept 2025 with a price of US$25

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

You can expect to pay from US$25 to US$46 for a bus ticket from Providence to New York City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$25, which is on 2025-09-10.

Usually FlixBus 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.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time4h	Avg priceUS$35	Daily departures16
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 28m	Avg priceUS$81	Daily departures17

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