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

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There are 8 ways to get from East Lansing to Rhode Island by plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane LAN - PVD
    5h 21m
    $82–347

  2. Bus to Detroit, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane DTW - PVD
    6h 16m
    $76–429

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station 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
    22h 24m
    $157–251

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    23h 31m
    $233–1,121

  5. Drive  761.4 mi

    1. Drive from East Lansing to Providencecar car 761.4 mi
    13h 5m
    $139–201

  6. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LAN - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    6h 43m
    $117–1,059

  7. Bus to Detroit, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DTW - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    6h 21m
    $456–2,041

  8. Bus via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus bus
    25h 55m
    $165–284

East Lansing to Rhode Island by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration22h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 692 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Providence via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, and New York Midtown in around 22h 24m.

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