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

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There are 11 ways to get from Grand Rapids to Rhode Island by plane, train, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane GRR - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    6h 9m
    $110–1,073

  2. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane GRR - PVD
    8h 4m
    $75–381

  3. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to New York Midtownbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus bus
    24h 6m
    $203–383

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    27h 56m
    $395–1,416

  5. Drive 825.9 mi

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Providencecar car 825.9 mi
    14h 12m
    $151–218

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MDW - PVD
    9h 38m
    $144–521

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane ORD - PVD
    10h 6m
    $121–438

  8. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane DTW - BOS
    4. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    8h 38m
    $489–2,175

  9. Bus, bus to Detroit, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to CATA Intermodal Downtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane DTW - PVD
    8h 44m
    $84–403

  10. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane GRR - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain train
    9h 10m
    $187–790

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus bus
    27h 25m
    $176–375

Grand Rapids to Rhode Island by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration24h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 803.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

You can take a bus from Greyhound Grand Rapids to Providence Downtown via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Toledo Bus Stop, New York Midtown, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 24h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Providence via Chicago Union Station and Boston in around 27h 56m.

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