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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Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane PVD - GRR
7h 26m$126–661Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport, bus
cheapest- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane PVD - AZO
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapidsbus
9h 25m$89–423Bus via Lansing
- Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus
- Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
23h 30m$177–294Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
29h$333–1,316Drive 827.7 mi
- Drive from Providence to Grand Rapidscar 827.7 mi
14h 10m$151–219Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane BOS - GRR
6h 40m$151–1,269Train, train to Laguardia Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Take the train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlemtrain
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane LGA - GRR
9h 27m$192–1,477Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PVD - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Stationtrain
9h 52m$132–525Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus
27h 55m$166–337
Providence to Grand Rapids by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Grand Rapids is to drive which costs $150 - $220 and takes 14h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Grand Rapids is to train and fly which takes 6h 40m and costs $150 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Grand Rapids. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Greyhound Grand Rapids via New York Midtown, Toledo and East Lansing Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Grand Rapids station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Boston and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h.
The distance between Providence and Grand Rapids is 751 miles. The road distance is 832.5 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Grand Rapids without a car is to bus via Lansing which takes 23h 30m and costs $170 - $300.
It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Providence to Grand Rapids, including transfers.
Providence to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Grand Rapids is to fly which takes 7h 26m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Lansing, which costs $170 - $300 and takes 23h 30m, you could also train, which costs $330 - $1,400 and takes 29h.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA?
Delta, Southwest Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Greyhound Grand Rapids via New York Midtown, Toledo, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 23h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $140–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Monday to Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $180–900
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Philadelphia
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–850
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–1,000
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 23m
- When
- Saturday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport via Newark
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–650
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–26
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $9–440
- First Class
- $100–600
Train from Providence to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Stamford to 125th Street - Harlem
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–12
- Peak
- $14–17
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Providence to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–150
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to East Lansing Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 989-725-5105
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–29
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Kalamazoo Metro Transit to Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–24
- Website
- Indian Trails
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapids
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–80
- Website
- Peter Pan
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–200
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to Grand Rapids bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Providence to Grand Rapids train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Grand Rapids is 832 miles. It takes approximately 14h 10m to drive from Providence to Grand Rapids.
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