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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Greyhound Lines, Inc. + FlixBus | San Francisco Bus Station | Providence (Canal St & Smith St) | CheapestFastest | |||||
 | Mission St & Fremont St | Providence Station | No tags | |||||
FlixBus + Greyhound Lines, Inc. | 409 Townsend St, SF | Providence (Canal St & Smith St) | No tags | |||||
 | San Francisco Bus Station | Providence (Canal St & Smith St) | No tags | |||||
| Mission St & Fremont St | Providence Station | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Friday at 5:36 AM PST.
Get from San Francisco to Providence
The journey takes about 3 days, 18 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $322, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in San Francisco and Providence?
Stops in San Francisco
- A
Hyde/Beach (Fisherman's Wharf)
700 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA - B
Powell Station
25 Cyril Magnin St , San Francisco, CA 94102-2812 - C
Union Square Hilton
255 Mason St,, San Francisco, CA 94102-2114 - D
San Francisco Greyhound Station
200 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA 94105 - E
444 Townsend St.
444 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Stops in Providence
- A99 W Exchange St, 02903 Providence, RI
- BBroadway & Greene Street, Providence, RI 02903, USA
- C
Peter Pan Terminal
1 Peter Pan Way, Providence, RI 02904 - D
Greyhound Station
1 Kennedy Plz, Providence, RI 02903 - E
Brown University
201-235 Lloyd Ave, Providence, RI 02906, USA - F
Canal St & Smith
310 Canal St, Providence, RI 02903
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from San Francisco, US to Providence by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from San Francisco to Providence?
The cheapest bus tickets from San Francisco to Providence start from $322. The average price for this route is around $367. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from San Francisco to Providence?
The average bus travel time from San Francisco to Providence is 3d 18h, covering a distance of 4315 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 3d 12h and is operated by Amtrak.
Which bus companies service the San Francisco to Providence route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from San Francisco to Providence?
The earliest bus departs from San Francisco to Providence at 8:20am. And the latest bus departs at 10:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from San Francisco to Providence?
A bus trip from San Francisco to Providence generates an estimated 108 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from San Francisco to Providence?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Amtrak, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 5733 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from San Francisco to Providence?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Amtrak has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.6.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from San Francisco to Providence?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from San Francisco to Providence?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Amtrak, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from San Francisco, US to Providence was searched and found on Jan 19, 2026 with a price of $410To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from San Francisco, US to Providence, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $410 to $2,001 for a bus ticket from San Francisco, US to Providence based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $410 which is on 2026-01-19.
