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How to get fromSouth Bend to Providenceby plane, bus (Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly South Bend to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane SBN - PVD
    5h 29m
    $75–364

  2. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Transpo to New York Midtownbus bus FlixBus N2641
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Providencebus bus FlixBus 2681 / ...
    19h 50m
    $145–218

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Bostontrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train Northeast Regional
    21h 19m
    $519–1,385

  4. Drive  870.7 mi

    1. Drive from South Bend to Providencecar car 870.7 mi
    14h 53m
    $159–230

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane MDW - PVD
    7h 42m
    $129–502

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane ORD - PVD
    7h 59m
    $107–385

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane ORD - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    7h 57m
    $667–1,687

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Take the train from South Bend Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane MDW - BOS
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain train
    7h 49m
    $164–1,234

  9. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from South Bend Station to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from New York to Providencebus bus
    25h 1m

South Bend to Providence by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Providence, RI, USA?

Delta, American Airlines, and United Airlines fly from South Bend (SBN) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to Providence via New York Midtown in around 19h 50m.

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