There are 6 ways to get from Providence to University of Notre Dame by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)
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Fly to South Bend
best- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to South Bend (SBN)plane PVD - SBN
6h 45m$130–629Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane PVD - MDW
- Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain
7h 53m$109–438Bus
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus Providence
- Take the bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpobus FlixBus N2641
20h 3m$165–301Train
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to South Bend Stationtrain Lake Shore Limited
21h 58m$302–1,174Drive 868.5 mi
- Drive from Providence to University of Notre Damecar 868.5 mi
14h 52m$159–229Bus via Toledo
- Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus
24h 41m$194–371
Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Providence to University of Notre Dame is to bus which costs $160 - $310 and takes 20h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Providence to University of Notre Dame is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $130 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Providence to University of Notre Dame. However, there are services departing from Providence Downtown and arriving at South Bend Transpo via New York Midtown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Providence to University of Notre Dame station. However, there are services departing from Providence and arriving at South Bend Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 58m.
The distance between Providence and University of Notre Dame is 785 miles. The road distance is 873.6 miles.
The best way to get from Providence to University of Notre Dame without a car is to bus which takes 20h 3m and costs $160 - $310.
It takes approximately 6h 45m to get from Providence to University of Notre Dame, including transfers.
Providence to University of Notre Dame bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence Downtown station.
Providence to University of Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Providence station.
The best way to get from Providence to University of Notre Dame is to fly which takes 6h 45m and costs $130 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $310 and takes 20h 3m, you could also train, which costs $300 - $1,200 and takes 21h 58m.
What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and University of Notre Dame, IN, USA?
American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to South Bend (SBN) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to University of Notre Dame via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York Midtown, and South Bend Transpo in around 20h 3m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $80–410
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to South Bend via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $180–800
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to South Bend via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–800
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to South Bend via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–390
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to South Bend via Reagan Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to South Bend via Washington Dulles
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
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
- $12–28
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–600
- 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
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
- Phone
- +1 219-926-5744
- Website
- mysouthshoreline.com
Train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Schedules at
- mysouthshoreline.com
- Adults 14-64
- $13–15
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $120–200
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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 Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $95–190
- Website
- Greyhound
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Toledo to South Bend Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Website
- Amtrak
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More Questions & Answers
Providence to University of Notre Dame bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Providence to University of Notre Dame train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Providence to University of Notre Dame is 874 miles. It takes approximately 14h 52m to drive from Providence to University of Notre Dame.
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