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How to get fromRhode Island to Santa Monicaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Rhode Island to Santa Monica by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PVD - LAX
    10h 31m
    $156–663

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 22h
    $1,762–3,360

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New Yorkbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    2d 23h
    $516–813

  4. Drive  2,947.7 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Santa Monicacar car 2,947.7 mi
    2d
    $538–778

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Providence to Back Baytrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOS - LAX
    10h 27m
    $201–1,061

  6. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane PVD - BUR
    11h 20m
    $226–911

  7. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Long Beach Airport

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane PVD - LGB
    12h 30m
    $178–763

  8. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane EWR - LAX
    11h 59m
    $249–1,313

  9. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane JFK - LAX
    12h 18m
    $241–1,253

  10. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Los Angelestrain train
    2d 23h
    $1,367–2,171

Rhode Island to Santa Monica by train, subway, and tram

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 22hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,762Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,614.2 mi
  • Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Santa Monica, CA, USA?

Southwest Airlines and Delta fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to Downtown Santa Monica Station via Back Bay, Boston, Chicago Union Station, Los Angeles, Union Station - Metro B & D Lines, 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro B & D Lines, and 7th Street / Metro Center Station - Metro A & E Lines in around 2d 22h.

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