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Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Johnston travel guide

Johnston Tourism | Johnston Guide

You're Going to Love Johnston

With a population of 29.247, Johnston is a must-see destination in Rhode Island, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Johnston deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Johnston

If you’re looking for affordable options, Bar Lino Ristorante (1395 Atwood Ave) and Trattoria Romana Johnston (1571 Atwood Avenue) are great picks.

When to visit Johnston

Johnston in March
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Johnston in March
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Johnston

Plane

When flying to Johnston, you’ll arrive at Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Johnston include American Airlines, Southwest and Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Johnston departs from Miami and takes around 3h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Johnston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Johnston to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Johnston is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 238 km from Johnston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnston, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Hartford, the bus ride to Johnston takes 193 km and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 386 km.

Plane

When flying to Johnston, you’ll arrive at Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Johnston include American Airlines, Southwest and Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Johnston departs from Miami and takes around 3h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Johnston, followed by Acela. The train journey from Johnston to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Johnston is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 238 km from Johnston. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Johnston, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Hartford, the bus ride to Johnston takes 193 km and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Johnston

ORHWorcester
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Johnston

KLM
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Lufthansa
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Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
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Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
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Where to stay in popular areas of Johnston

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Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport) By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 784 reviews)
$91+
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Best Western Providence Warwick Airport Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1644 reviews)
$83+
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The LOOM Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 762 reviews)
$104+
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Sky View Motor Inn
2 stars
Good (7.5, 143 reviews)
$101+
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La Quinta Inn & Stes by Wyndham Warwick Providence Airport
3 stars
Good (6.6, 1270 reviews)
$70+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Providence/Warwick-Airport
3 stars
Good (6.3, 1307 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Johnston

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Johnston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Johnston, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Johnston (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. Compact (Kia Soul or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Johnston, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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