There are 6 ways to get from New Jersey to Cranston by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Providencetrain Acela
3h 34m$126–189Drive 181.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to Cranstoncar 181.1 mi
3h 38m$33–48Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus Bz 0210
5h 36m$61–123Train to Philadelphia International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Trenton to 30th Street Stationtrain
- Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane PHL - PVD
3h 40m$82–372Bus via Providence
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providencebus Greyhound US0230
6h 18m$54–102Train, train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the train from New York Penn Station to Jamaicatrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane JFK - PVD
3h 18m$64–282
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Jersey to Cranston is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from New Jersey to Cranston is to train and fly which takes 3h 18m and costs $60 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from New Jersey station to Cranston. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Providence via New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from New Jersey station to Cranston. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Providence via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between New Jersey and Cranston is 204 miles. The road distance is 182.1 miles.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Cranston without a car is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $120 - $190.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from New Jersey to Cranston, including transfers.
New Jersey to Cranston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
New Jersey to Cranston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from New Jersey to Cranston is to train which takes 3h 34m and costs $120 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between New Jersey, USA and Cranston, RI, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Newark Penn Station to Providence every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–700 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Cranston via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Providence in around 5h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–320
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Trenton to 30th Street Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–28
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Penn Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3–13
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–13
- Phone
- +1-718-217-5477
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
Train from New York Penn Station to Jamaica
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $5–10
- Website
- Long Island Rail Road
- Schedules at
- Long Island Rail Road Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $5–8
- Peak
- $6–10
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
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New Jersey to Cranston bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
New Jersey to Cranston train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Providence station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Jersey to Cranston is 182 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from New Jersey to Cranston.
There are 218+ hotels available in Cranston.