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

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

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  1. Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MSP - PVD
    5h 29m
    $93–449

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
    32h 43m
    $779–1,852

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Providencebus bus
    34h 15m
    $244–387

  4. Drive  1,366.5 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Providencecar car 1,366.5 mi
    23h 4m
    $250–361

  5. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MSP - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    5h 36m
    $408–1,611

  6. Fly to Laguardia Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane plane MSP - LGA
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain train
    8h 30m
    $345–818

  7. Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane plane MSP - EWR
    2. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providencetrain train
    8h 22m
    $304–1,041

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Worcester Union Stationtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus bus
    34h 51m

Minneapolis to Rhode Island by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$779Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,129.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Providence via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, and Boston in around 32h 43m.

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