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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from San Francisco to Providence

Composite routes from San Francisco to Providence

Cheapest
2 d 35 min
Car
4951 km.
from $272
Other
9 h 3 min
Bus, Plane
4315 km.
from $395.23
3 d 6 h 3 min
4314 km.
from $891.85
3 d 7 h 15 min
4316 km.
from $873.91
10 h 51 min
Train, Plane
4315 km.
from $306.49
11 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
4315 km.
from $380.95
11 h
Bus, Plane
4315 km.
from $403.61
3 d 8 h 8 min
Train
4314 km.
from $714.59

Transport providers

Airlines

JetBlue Airways

Website:
jetblue.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$459.25
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.87–$612.33

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.33–$574.06
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$548.54
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.60–$701.63

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
7h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$331.68
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
10h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$357.19–$472.00
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.89–$369.95
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 13m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$318.92–$420.98
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
9h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$369.95–$510.27
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.62–$331.68

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 56m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$574.06
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.65–$446.49

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Website:
alaskaair.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$153.08–$637.84
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$548.54
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
5h 27m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$204.11–$574.06

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 55m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$395.46
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
7h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$255.14–$548.54
Plane from San Francisco International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 20m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.11–$446.49
Plane from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.62–$497.52
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$293.41–$625.09

Sun Country Airlines

Website:
suncountry.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
13h 28m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$191.35–$586.82
Plane from Oakland International Airport to General
Ave. Duration:
14h 39m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63

Breeze Airways

Website:
flybreeze.com/
Plane from Oakland International Airport to Theodore
Ave. Duration:
7h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$178.60–$382.71

Train operators

Caltrain

Phone:
+1 800-660-4287
Website:
caltrain.com
Train from San Francisco Caltrain Southbound to Santa
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.21–$12.76

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Richmond to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
2d 4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$216.87–$701.63
Train from Chicago Union Station to Boston
Ave. Duration:
21h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$102.05–$344.44

MBTA

Phone:
+1-617-222-3200
Website:
mbta.com
Train from Back Bay to Providence
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.87–$15.31

Amtrak Northeast Regional

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Back Bay to Providence
Ave. Duration:
33 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$16.58–$229.62
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$31.89–$242.38

Amtrak Acela

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Back Bay to Providence
Ave. Duration:
28 min
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$22.96–$382.71
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Providence
Ave. Duration:
3h 2m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.75–$523.03

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Email:
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St
Ave. Duration:
40h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$140.33–$829.20
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port
Ave. Duration:
24h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.54–$459.25
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Convention
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.76–$121.19

Flixbus USA

Phone:
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from San Francisco to Los
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.99–$121.19
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to New
Ave. Duration:
20h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.92–$255.14
Bus from New York Midtown to Providence
Ave. Duration:
3h 55m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.86–$70.16

Peter Pan Bus Lines

Phone:
1-800-343-9999
Website:
peterpanbus.com
Bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Convention
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.25–$63.78

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Providence?

The cheapest way to get from San Francisco to Providence is to fly which costs $152.17 - $336.96 and takes 9h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from San Francisco to Providence?

The fastest way to get from San Francisco to Providence is to fly and train which takes 9h 3m and costs $130.43 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between San Francisco and Providence?

No, there is no direct bus from San Francisco to Providence. However, there are services departing from San Francisco and arriving at Convention Center, Providence, RI via Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station and Port Authority Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.

Is there a direct train between San Francisco and Providence?

No, there is no direct train from San Francisco to Providence. However, there are services departing from Civic Center / UN Plaza and arriving at Providence via Richmond, Chicago Union Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 6h.

How far is it from San Francisco to Providence?

The distance between San Francisco and Providence is 4358 km. The road distance is 4952 km.

How do I travel from San Francisco to Providence without a car?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Providence without a car is to train which takes 3 days 6h and costs $271.74 - $1304.35 .

How long does it take to get from San Francisco to Providence?

It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from San Francisco to Providence, including transfers.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Providence bus from?

San Francisco to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from San Francisco station.

Where do I catch the San Francisco to Providence train from?

San Francisco to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Richmond station.

Train, bus or fly from San Francisco to Providence?

The best way to get from San Francisco to Providence is to fly which takes 9h 16m and costs $195.65 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $271.74 - $1304.35 and takes 3 days 6h, you could also bus, which costs $217.39 - $1304.35 and takes 3 days 7h.

Where does the San Francisco to Providence bus arrive?

San Francisco to Providence bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Los Angeles Downtown station.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Providence?

Providence is 3h ahead of San Francisco. It is currently 00:27 in San Francisco and 03:27 in Providence.

Where does the San Francisco to Providence train arrive?

San Francisco to Providence train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from San Francisco to Providence?

Yes, the driving distance between San Francisco to Providence is 4952 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from San Francisco to Providence.

How do I get a bus ticket from San Francisco to Providence?

Book your San Francisco to Providence bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Providence?

There are 219+ hotels available in Providence. Prices start at $58.27 per night.
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