TRAVEL

by Train:

Amtrak to Union Station
MBTA (for those coming from Boston)

Providence's train station is located in walking distance from downtown hotels including the Hilton, Westin, Sheraton, etc. Taxis are available outside of the train station.

by Bus (to Kennedy Plaza, Downtown Providence):

Peter Pan
Greyhound

by Car:

The I-95 conveniently runs through Providence.

Map of Providence, RI:

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by Air via Boston:

Boston's Logan Airport is ~50 miles from Providence. If you opt to fly into Logan, you will have to take a shuttle, bus, or train to Downtown Providence. Expect this commute to take two hours. There are several ways to get from Logan Airport to Providence:

  • Peter Pan Bus $18/one way (advance or by web; $22 on the bus) departs every one to two hours.
  • Taxi to Train: Take a taxi to South Station, where you can take the MBTA Commuter Rail or an Amtrak train (~$12-$19 dollars for Northeast regional service; $22-$45 for Acela Express service) to Providence.
  • MBTA: Take the Silver Line in the direction of South Station. From South Station, take the MBTA Commuter Rail or an Amtrak train to Providence.
  • Private Car Services ~$125.00/one way A&A Metro Transportation, All Occasion Transportation, Inc., Prestige Limousine

    • by Air:

    TF Green Airport in Warwick, RI, is ~10 miles from Providence. To get from TF Green Airport to Downtown Providence:

  • Airport Taxi RI Departs TF Green airport every hour on the hour ($11/each way) Schedule available online at http://www.airporttaxiri.com/schedule. For more information, call (401) 737-2868.
  • Taxis Available outside TF Green airport, or call Airport Taxi: (401) 737-2868
  • Car Rentals: Available at TF Green Airport (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, etc.). Information available here: http://www.pvdairport.com.
  • RIPTA Bus:
    The RIPTA Bus is the cheapest option to and from TF Green Airport to Kennedy Plaza (Downtown Providence). Buses depart once an hour; it is advised that you plan accordingly. View outbound schedules at the airport or online at http://www.ripta.com.
    Route #14 East Greenwich, Narragansett, Newport, North Kingstown, Providence (express), Warwick (south).
    Route #20 Cranston, Providence, Warwick (north), RI.
    All RIPTA buses stop towards the end of the commercial roadway in front of the terminal (to the left after coming out of the terminal).