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How to get fromProvidence to Californiaby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 12 ways to get from Providence to California by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to San Diego International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PVD - SAN
    9h 38m
    $214–862

  2. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport

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    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane BOS - SAN
    8h 50m
    $142–989

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 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 18h
    $865–1,809

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 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 21h
    $485–939

  5. Drive 2,926.3 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Los Angelescar car 2,926.3 mi
    2d
    $534–772

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

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane PVD - LAX
    8h 42m
    $149–920

  7. Fly Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Sacramento International Airport

    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF)plane plane PVD - SMF
    10h
    $224–861

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

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane BOS - LAX
    9h 20m
    $257–1,247

  9. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to San Francisco International Airport

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)plane plane BOS - SFO
    9h 34m
    $190–1,037

  10. Train to John F. Kennedy International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    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 John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane JFK - SNA
    11h 9m
    $317–1,612

  11. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    1. Take the train from Providence to Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane EWR - SNA
    11h 13m
    $433–1,621

  12. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain 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 20h
    $1,038–2,756

Providence to California by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 18hAverage Duration
Ticket$865Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,576 mi
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and California, USA?

Southwest Airlines, Delta, and Sun Country Airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence Downtown to Los Angeles Union Station via Port Authority Bus Terminal and St Louis Bus Station in around 2d 21h.

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