Bus tickets from Providence, RI to New York, NY

Next bus departures

Next departures for Providence to New York City on December 7
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Greyhound Lines, Inc.Bus
Providence (Canal St & Smith St)
New York Port AuthorityCheapest
OurBusBus
Providence, RI
1 Av & E 39 StFastest
FlixBusBus
Providence (Canal St & Smith St)
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags
Peter Pan + Peter Pan
Bus
Providence Bus Terminal
Port Authority Bus TerminalNo tags
FlixBusBus
Providence (Canal St & Smith St)
NYC Midtown (31st St & 8th Ave)No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:45 PM EST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Providence to New York City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach New York City. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13bus per day
4hAverage Duration
154 milesDistance
6kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$8 - $106Average Duration4h
6kg CO₂e
Average Price$19 - $447Average Duration3h 23m
22kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Providence to New York City 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 Providence to New York City?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Providence to New York City start from $8. The average price for this route is around $36. 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 Providence to New York City?

    The average bus trip duration from Providence to New York City is 4h, covering a distance of 154 miles (248 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 3h 10m and is operated by OurBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 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 Providence to New York City?

    The earliest bus departs from Providence to New York City at 6:00am. And the latest bus departs at 8:10pm.

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

    A bus trip from Providence to New York City 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 Providence to New York City?

    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 Providence to New York City?

    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 Providence to New York City?

    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 Providence to New York City?

    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
12/04
$37
12/05
$42
Today
$34
12/07
$36
12/08
$28
12/09
$26
12/10
$25
12/11
$26
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Providence to New York City was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $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 $25 to $51 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 $25 which is on 2025-12-10.

Usually Peter Pan, 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.

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

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