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How to get fromDetroit to Rhode Islandby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)planeDTW - PVD
    4h 21m
    $54–284
  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Bostontrain
    3. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
    19h 51m
    $76–1,187
  3. Bus via New York

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusGreyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to ProvidencebusFlixBus 2681 / ...
    20h 31m
    $118–308
  4. Drive 696.7 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Providencecar696.7 mi
    12h 17m
    $128–184
  5. Fly to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)planeDTW - BOS
    2. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
    5h 5m
    $96–841
  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Port Authority Bus TerminalbusGreyhound US0420
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Providence DowntownbusNew York
    20h 35m
    $112–268

Detroit to Rhode Island by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

Delta, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines fly from Detroit (DTW) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Providence via Port Authority Bus Terminal and New York Midtown in around 20h 31m.

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