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Jersey City to Providence by train

Providence lies 254 km (158 mi) north-east of Jersey City, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 3 h 26 min at the speeds typical of United States rail, over roughly 310 km (192 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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Jersey CityProvidence
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population264,290190,934
Elevation11 m (36 ft)-17 m (-56 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Stations on recordCentral Railroad of New Jersey Terminal, Exchange PlaceProvidence station, Union Station
Postal codes07097–0739902901–02940

Where to book trains from Jersey City to Providence

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Common questions

How far is Providence from Jersey City?

254 km (158 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Jersey City; by road roughly 310 km (192 mi).

How long does it take to get from Jersey City to Providence by train?

About 3 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Jersey City and Providence?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.