Visit Brown

Directions for Visitors to Brown

By Plane - T. F. Green Airport is located about ten miles south of Providence. The most economical mode of transportation to the campus is by shuttle (Airport Limousine Co.), which leaves the airport on the hour and arrives on campus about 15 minutes later.

By Train/Bus - The train terminal is located in Providence's downtown district. From there, you should take a cab to campus. The Bonanza bus terminal is located to the north of downtown and provides a free shuttle to Kennedy Plaza. From there, you can either walk "up the hill" (about 10 to 15 minutes), or take a bus or cab to campus.

By Automobile - to the Visitor Parking Lot
(Note: Construction projects in the city may require adjustments to the routes below.)

From the North or South: From either I-95 South or I-95 North, take Exit 22A, Downtown, Memorial Boulevard. At the fifth traffic light, turn left onto College Street. Cross the bridge and proceed up the hill following College Street to the end. At the top of the hill, where College Street intersects with Prospect Street, you will see Brown’s Van Wickle Gates. Turn right onto Prospect Street, and then take your first left onto George Street. Take your third right onto Brook Street and continue for three blocks. The garage will be on your right – please enter the underground section from the entrance on Brook Street. There is no parking fee for this lot this summer.

From the East: Follow I-195 West until exit 2, South Main Street. Travel down South Main Street to the first light. Turn right onto College Street. At the next stop sign, go straight up the hill. At the top of the hill, you will see Brown’s Van Wickle Gates. Turn right onto Prospect Street, and then take your first left onto George Street.  Take your third right onto Brook Street and continue for three blocks.  The garage will be on your right – please enter the underground section from the entrance on Brook Street.  There is no parking fee for this lot this summer.  

From the Northwest: Follow Route 146 to I-95 South. Once on I-95 South, follow the directions above (from the North and South).

To get to the Office of Admission from the Visitor Parking Lot

On foot: Walk up Power Street and take a right onto Thayer Street. Take your third left onto Waterman Street and then take your second right onto Prospect. The Admission Office is the last building on the right on that block. We recommend allowing 15-20 minutes for this walk.

Alternative Parking

If the visitor parking lot is full, proceed toward Waterman Street and turn left onto George Street. Take the second right onto Prospect Street (you will be near the Van Wickle Gates again). Continue through the next light. At the next light you will see the Admission Office on your right. Go straight through the light and look for a parking place on Prospect Street or on one of the side streets off Prospect Street. Parking near the Admission Office is on-street metered parking. Demand is high for these spaces so please be prepared to do some circling to find a spot. Meters accept quarters only and are limited to two hours.

For information on parking, click here.