There are 10 ways to get from Providence to Oakland by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, subway, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to San Francisco International Airport
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane PVD - SFO
10h 10m$163–621Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain
3d 5h$868–2,556Bus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to Oaklandbus
3d 5h$541–892Drive 3,063.9 mi
- Drive from Providence to Oaklandcar 3,063.9 mi
2d$560–808Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Oakland International Airport
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane PVD - OAK
9h 57m$206–864Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane BOS - SFO
9h 35m$228–1,129Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport, BART
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC)plane PVD - SJC
- Take the subway from Milpitas to 12th Street / Oakland City Centersubway
11h$212–820Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Oakland International Airport
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Oakland International Airport (OAK)plane BOS - OAK
10h 59m$241–1,472Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport
- Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane JFK - SFO
11h 56m$258–1,191Bus, train
- Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryvilletrain
3d 7h$777–1,670
Providence to Oakland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Providence to Oakland is to fly which costs $160 - $650 and takes 10h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to Oakland is to train and fly which takes 9h 35m and costs $220 - $1,200.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Oakland via Port Authority Bus Terminal, St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to Oakland. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at Emeryville via Boston and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.
The distance between Providence and Oakland is 2734 miles. The road distance is 3081.8 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to Oakland without a car is to train which takes 3 days 5h and costs $850 - $2,600.
It takes approximately 10h 10m to get from Providence to Oakland, including transfers.
Providence to Oakland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Providence to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to Oakland is to fly which takes 10h 10m and costs $160 - $650. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $850 - $2,600 and takes 3 days 5h, you could also bus, which costs $500 - $900 and takes 3 days 5h.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Oakland, CA, USA?
Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Emeryville via Boston and Chicago Union Station in around 3d 5h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–600
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Oakland International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $200–850
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to San Francisco International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Saturday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $200–800
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 52m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $210–850
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Oakland International Airport via Chicago Midway
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Oakland International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–900
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Oakland International Airport via San Diego
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–950
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
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $260–600
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Emeryville
- Ave. Duration
- 2d 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $600–1,400
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Providence to Oakland bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Oakland is 3h behind Providence. It is currently 1:52 AM in Providence and 10:52 PM in Oakland.
Providence to Oakland train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to Oakland is 3082 miles. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Providence to Oakland.
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