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How to get fromRhode Island to South Bendby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Rhode Island to South Bend by plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Greyhound, Amtrak)

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  1. Fly to South Bend

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane PVD - SBN
    6h 41m
    $127–625

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 South Bend Stationtrain train
    7h 17m
    $109–450

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus 2610 / ...
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to South Bend Transpobus bus FlixBus N2641
    19h 30m
    $149–256

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Boston to South Bend Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    21h 48m
    $308–1,206

  5. Drive 869.3 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to South Bendcar car 869.3 mi
    14h 54m
    $159–230

  6. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to South Bend Stationbus bus
    24h 31m
    $190–385

Rhode Island to South Bend by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration19h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$149Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and South Bend, 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 to South Bend Transpo via New York Midtown in around 19h 30m.

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