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

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There are 9 ways to get from Providence to Grand Rapids by plane, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PVD - GRR
    7h 31m
    $126–711

  2. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane plane PVD - AZO
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    9h 25m
    $89–433

  3. Bus via Lansing

    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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from East Lansing to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    23h 30m
    $173–283

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    29h
    $313–1,256

  5. Drive  827.7 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Grand Rapidscar car 827.7 mi
    14h 10m
    $151–219

  6. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane BOS - GRR
    6h 42m
    $151–1,269

  7. Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain train
    3. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane LGA - GRR
    9h 24m
    $202–1,527

  8. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PVD - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain train
    9h 52m
    $132–525

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit to Grand Rapidsbus bus
    27h 55m
    $176–301

Providence to Grand Rapids by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration23h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 746.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Grand Rapids via New York Midtown, Toledo, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and East Lansing in around 23h 30m.

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