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RISD Museum
Brown University museum with art, archaeology and changing exhibitions; a rewarding stop on College Hill.
Cheapest price on 13 Oct
£199
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£253
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
3 h 7 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
3 h 24 m
Trains on 13 Oct
10
Distance
249 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Providence, RI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Providence, RI will cost around £253 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £199.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 10 trains from New York, NY to Providence, RI, including 10 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 249 km distance in an average of 3 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 33 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
1168 Northeast Regional
2148 Acela [NextGen]
66 Northeast Regional
1164 Northeast Regional
1160 Northeast Regional
2150 Acela [NextGen]
1162 Northeast Regional
2148 Acela [NextGen]
1164 Northeast Regional
1160 Northeast RegionalTrains from New York, NY to Providence, RI run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 15 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:56, the last at 21:42. The fastest train covers the 249 km distance in 2h 56m.
Distance 249 km |
Average train duration 3h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 15 |
Fastest train 2h 56m |
First train 1:56 |
Last train 21:42 |
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Best time to book 56 days |
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Providence, RI trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1168 Northeast Regional | 18:28 Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ | 4h16 | 22:44 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
66 Northeast Regional | 5:41 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h34 | 9:15 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
1160 Northeast Regional | 9:00 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h33 | 12:33 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
1162 Northeast Regional | 10:01 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h21 | 13:22 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
2148 Acela [NextGen] | 11:15 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h27 | 14:42 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
2150 Acela [NextGen] | 11:58 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h07 | 15:05 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
1164 Northeast Regional | 13:01 Penn Station, New York, NY | 3h32 | 16:33 Providence Station, Providence, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of Providence, RI — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Providence, RI trip today.
Brown University museum with art, archaeology and changing exhibitions; a rewarding stop on College Hill.
Family-friendly museum with hands-on science and culture exhibits in Union Station, excellent for curious children and adults alike.
Historic house museum with decorative arts, period rooms and changing exhibitions in a quiet East Side setting.
Historic street lined with preserved houses, churches and plaques; one of the city’s best walks for architecture and local history.
Riverfront park and walkway linking downtown sights, popular for strolls, skyline views and WaterFire events.
Leafy East Side neighbourhood with Brown, RISD and attractive streets, combining campus energy with historic homes.
Grilled Italian-American sausage with peppers, onions and sauce, long tied to Rhode Island diners, festivals and sandwich shops.
Rhode Island’s signature seasoned veal-and-pork meat sauce on a small hot dog with mustard, onion and celery salt. A defining local late-night bite.
Clear, savoury clam broth served with chopped quahogs and potato. Unlike creamy New England chowder, Rhode Island’s version is lighter and very local.
Established downtown restaurant serving refined Italian dishes and regional ingredients in a polished, comfortable room.
Well-known local bakery-café on Federal Hill, ideal for pizza strips, pastries and classic Italian-American Providence snacks.
Historic Federal Hill institution known for hot wieners, sandwiches and old-school Rhode Island casual dining.
Moderate for a US city: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local buses can keep transport costs fairly manageable for visitors.
Tip 18-20% in restaurants, more for excellent service. Taxis usually get 10-15%. In cafés, round up or add $1 per drink.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Providence, RI by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Providence, RI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Providence, RI trains use the Penn Station to Providence Station station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Providence, RI train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Blue Bottle Coffee, Magnolia Bakery, Starbucks, The Pennsy Food Hall, Nick + Stef's Steakhouse, Penn & Sushi, Krispy Kreme Donuts, T.G.I. Friday's, NY Pizza Suprema, Blarney Stone, & many more
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
Providence Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Union Station Brewery, The Capital Grille
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Providence Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Providence Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Providence Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Providence Station: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Providence Station.
Nearby hotels include Omni Providence Hotel, Graduate Providence, Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel.
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