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How to get fromSouth Bend to Rhode Islandby 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 Rhode Island 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 41m
    $90–404

  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
    $157–259

  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
    $311–1,209

  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 35m
    $113–459

  6. 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 42m
    $148–1,161

  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 58m
    $645–1,568

  8. 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
    8h 3m
    $90–376

  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 Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence Downtownbus bus
    25h 1m
    $191–388

South Bend to Rhode Island by bus (Flixbus)

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration19h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$157Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 779.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between South Bend, IN, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from South Bend (SBN) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Bend Transpo to Providence via New York Midtown in around 19h 50m.

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