How much is Uber from Providence to Newport?

How much does it cost to get from Providence RI to Newport RI? The average price for this trip is $52.



An Uber ride from Providence, RI to Newport, RI typically costs between $55 and $85 for a standard UberX, depending on the time of day and demand. The journey is approximately 35 miles and takes roughly 45 to 55 minutes via RI-114 S or I-95 S to RI-4 S. During peak summer weekends or major events like the Newport Folk Festival, "surge pricing" can easily push the fare over $100. For a more spacious UberXL (fitting up to 6 people), expect to pay between $90 and $130. If you are looking for a more budget-friendly alternative, the RIPTA #60 bus runs frequently between the Providence Kennedy Plaza and the Newport Gateway Center for only $2.00, though the trip takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Additionally, during the summer months, the Providence-Newport Ferry offers a scenic 1-hour trip for approximately $12 each way, which is often more enjoyable and reliable than sitting in traffic on the Pell Bridge during the busy tourist season.

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Newport has one of the most walkable downtowns of the classic New England port cities, probably because it's a fairly decent size (relatively speaking in vacation city terms) in its own right so it differs from say, Provincetown or Bar Harbor in that regard.

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You'll see terms like UberX, Uber Comfort and Uber Select for example. What is the difference between Uber and UberX, you might wonder? Actually, there is no difference between UberX and Uber – UberX is simply a basic level of service that Uber offers. Uber offers a variety of service level options.

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With Uber, you have the option of making payments with:
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  2. A debit card.
  3. Digital wallets like ApplePay, PayPal and Venmo.
  4. Uber gift cards.
  5. Commuter benefit cards.
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It is a common misconception that you must have a credit card to use Uber. If you have a checking account, you can link it to your PayPal account and use that to pay for your rides (in participating countries). Uber also accepts many various digital wallets, such as Android Pay, Google Pay, and Paytm.

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On the surface, Newport is what it appears to be: the glamorous “Sailing Capital of the World” with a new sailing museum to show for it. On the Narragansett Bay side, the harbor brims with America's Cup boats and celebrity yachts. On the Atlantic side, a rugged coastline with legendary surf and Gilded Age mansions.

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