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How to get fromProvidence to Detroitby plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Providence to Detroit by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PVD - DTW
    4h 57m
    $114–659

  2. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus bus
    19h 5m

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 31m
    $443–1,296

  4. Drive  698.6 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Detroitcar car 698.6 mi
    12h 12m
    $128–185

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BOS - DTW
    6h 27m
    $449–1,967

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus bus Bz 0203
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    22h 30m
    $155–251

Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Detroit (DTW) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$113Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 644.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Campus Martius - Southbound via New York Midtown, Toledo, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 19h 5m.

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