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

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

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  1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport

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    1. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PVD - DTW
    4h 57m
    $79–419

  2. Bus via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Providence to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Detroitbus bus
    19h 5m
    $136–237

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Toledotrain train
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    21h 2m
    $263–1,096

  4. Drive 698.6 mi

    1. Drive from Providence to Detroitcar car 698.6 mi
    12h 20m
    $128–185

  5. Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane BOS - DTW
    5h 50m
    $162–1,186

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence Downtown to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus Providence
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0420
    22h 30m
    $135–292

Providence to Detroit by bus and tram

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration19h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 644.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Detroit (DTW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Providence to Campus Martius - Southbound via New York Midtown, Toledo, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 19h 5m.

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