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

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

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

    best
    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 36m
    $144–1,288

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

    cheapest
    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 50m
    $84–403

  3. Bus via Lansing

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 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 Amtrak Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    23h 56m
    $202–380

  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
    $393–1,376

  5. Drive 827.7 mi

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

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

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane PVD - GRR
    7h 36m
    $136–661

  7. 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
    $137–515

  8. 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 34m
    $202–1,477

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Greyhound Grand Rapidsbus bus
    27h 55m
    $175–376

Providence to Grand Rapids by bus and foot

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration23h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 801 mi
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Greyhound Grand Rapids via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, Toledo, and East Lansing Amtrak Station in around 23h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station via Boston and Chicago Union Station in around 29h.

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