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How to get fromDetroit to Rhode Islandby plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Rhode Island by plane, bus, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Detroit to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane DTW - PVD
    5h 19m
    $73–429

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    19h 52m
    $443–1,337

  3. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Providencebus bus
    20h 1m

  4. Drive  696.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Providencecar car 696.7 mi
    12h 12m
    $128–184

  5. Fly Detroit to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DTW - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    5h 19m
    $448–2,111

  6. Bus to Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane CLE - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    7h 44m
    $175–1,602

  7. Fly Detroit to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane DTW - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain train
    8h 6m
    $255–618

  8. Fly Detroit to John F. Kennedy International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane DTW - JFK
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain train
    8h 4m
    $436–1,131

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Greyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus bus Bz 0210
    22h 5m
    $152–245

Detroit to Rhode Island by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$443Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 643.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Providence via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Toledo Bus Stop, and New York Midtown in around 20h 1m.

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