Getting There
Air
T.F. Green Airport (PVD) +1 888 268 7222 http://www.pvd-ri.com
PVD is located 12 minutes from downtown Providence, and services the following airlines:
Air Canada (+1 888 247 2262/ http://www.aircanada.com) American Airlines (+1 800 433 7300/ http://www.aa.com) Cape Air (+1 800 433 7300/ http://www.flycapeair.com) Continental (+1 800 525 0280/ http://www.continental.com) Delta (+1 800 221 1212/ http://www.delta.com) Independence Air (+1 800 359 3594/ http://www.flyi.com) Northwest (+1 800 225 2525/ http://www.nwa.com) Southwest (+1 800 435 9792/ http://www.southwest.com) Spirit Airlines (+1 800 772 7117/ http://www.spiritair.com) United (+1 800 241 6522/ http://www.ual.com) US Airways (+1 800 428 4322/ http://www.usairways.com)
Airport Map & Information: http://www.airguideonline.com/airports/airport_pvd.htm
Airport Services: http://www.airguideonline.com/airports/airport_pvd2.htm
Airport Transportation: http://www.airguideonline.com/airports/airport_pvd3.htm
From the Airport
Shuttle: Airport Taxi & Limousine Service (+1 401 737 2868) Aero-Airport Limousine Service (+1 401 737 2868)
Car Rental: Alamo (+1 800 327 9633/ http://www.alamo.com) Avis (+1 800 331 1212/ http://www.avis.com) Budget (+1 800 527 0700/ http://www.budget.com) Dollar (+1 800 800 4000/ http://www.dollar.com) Enterprise (+1 800 325 8007/ http://www.enterprise.com) Hertz (+1 800 654 3131/ http://www.hertz.com) National (+1 800 227 7368/ http://www.nationalcar.com) Payless (+1 800 729 5377/ http://www.paylesscarrental.com) Thrifty (+1 800 367 2277/ http://www.thrifty.com)
Train
Amtrak (+1 800 872 7245/ http://www.amtrak.com) located at 100 Gaspee Street, has routes through Providence with connections to over 200 cities. There are daily departures to such cities as Boston (one hour away), Washington DC (about nine hours), and New York City (four hours).
Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail (MBTA) (+1 800 392 6100/ http://www.mbta.com ) provides ten trains daily between Providence and Boston's South Station.
Bus
Greyhound (+1 800 231 2222/ http://www.greyhound.com) accesses Providence daily. The downtown bus station, (+1 401 454 0790), located at One Bonanza Way, is open daily 7a-8p. Bonanza Bus Lines (+1 800 556 3815), also located at One Bonanza Way, provides a one-stop drive to and from Boston, leaving Boston every hour on the hour.
Car
Reach Providence by Interstate 95 from the north and south, Interstate 195 from the east and Route 6 from the west.
Getting Around
Public Transit
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) ( +1 401 781 9400/ http://www.ripta.com ) makes its way throughout downtown Providence with a trolley service and bus service. The environmentally-friendly trolleys run on two routes, the green and gold lines, with stops located by 20 parking lots and Providence attractions. Both lines run every 15 minutes during operating hours.
Taxi
Arrow Cab Co (+1 401 946 5333 ) Central Taxi (+1 401 421 3787) Family Taxi (+1 401 467 8855) Gonzales Taxi (+1 401 331 9560) Providence Cab Co (+1 401 521 4200)
Foot
Experience Providence on foot by taking the Banner Trail around downtown and the historic East Side. Banners mark significant cultural and historic sites including Waterplace Park, Rhode Island State House, Roger Williams National Memorial, Old State House and the Arcade.
Traffic Information
For up-to-date traffic information, check out: http://www.traffic.com/Providence-Traffic/Providence-Traffic-Reports.html?ct=ma_map
If traveling overseas, take the safety precaution of registering your trip at https://travelregistration.state.gov and for helpful, practical advice about traveling technicalities and safety standards check out http://travel.state.gov/.
Getting There
Air
T.F. Green Airport (PVD) +1 888 268 7222 http://www.pvd-ri.com
PVD is located 12 minutes from downtown Providence, and services the following airlines:
Air Canada (+1 888 247 2262/ http://www.aircanada.com) American Airlines (+1 800 433 7300/ http://www.aa.com) Cape Air (+1 800 433 7300/ http://www.flycapeair.com) Continental (+1 800 525 0280/ http://www.continental.com) Delta (+1 800 221 1212/ http://www.delta.com) Independence Air (+1 800 359 3594/ http://www.flyi.com) Northwest (+1 800 225 2525/ http://www.nwa.com) Southwest (+1 800 435 9792/ http://www.southwest.com) Spirit Airlines (+1 800 772 7117/ http://www.spiritair.com) United (+1 800 241 6522/ http://www.ual.com) US Airways (+1 800 428 4322/ http://www.usairways.com)
Airport Map & Information: http://www.airguideonline.com/airports/airport_pvd.htm
Airport Services: http://www.airguideonline.com/airports/airport_pvd2.htm
Airport Transportation: http://www.airguideonline.com/airports/airport_pvd3.htm
From the Airport
Shuttle: Airport Taxi & Limousine Service (+1 401 737 2868) Aero-Airport Limousine Service (+1 401 737 2868)
Car Rental: Alamo (+1 800 327 9633/ http://www.alamo.com) Avis (+1 800 331 1212/ http://www.avis.com) Budget (+1 800 527 0700/ http://www.budget.com) Dollar (+1 800 800 4000/ http://www.dollar.com) Enterprise (+1 800 325 8007/ http://www.enterprise.com) Hertz (+1 800 654 3131/ http://www.hertz.com) National (+1 800 227 7368/ http://www.nationalcar.com) Payless (+1 800 729 5377/ http://www.paylesscarrental.com) Thrifty (+1 800 367 2277/ http://www.thrifty.com)
Train
Amtrak (+1 800 872 7245/ http://www.amtrak.com) located at 100 Gaspee Street, has routes through Providence with connections to over 200 cities. There are daily departures to such cities as Boston (one hour away), Washington DC (about nine hours), and New York City (four hours).
Massachusetts Bay Commuter Rail (MBTA) (+1 800 392 6100/ http://www.mbta.com ) provides ten trains daily between Providence and Boston's South Station.
Bus
Greyhound (+1 800 231 2222/ http://www.greyhound.com) accesses Providence daily. The downtown bus station, (+1 401 454 0790), located at One Bonanza Way, is open daily 7a-8p. Bonanza Bus Lines (+1 800 556 3815), also located at One Bonanza Way, provides a one-stop drive to and from Boston, leaving Boston every hour on the hour.
Car
Reach Providence by Interstate 95 from the north and south, Interstate 195 from the east and Route 6 from the west.
Getting Around
Public Transit
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) ( +1 401 781 9400/ http://www.ripta.com ) makes its way throughout downtown Providence with a trolley service and bus service. The environmentally-friendly trolleys run on two routes, the green and gold lines, with stops located by 20 parking lots and Providence attractions. Both lines run every 15 minutes during operating hours.
Taxi
Arrow Cab Co (+1 401 946 5333 ) Central Taxi (+1 401 421 3787) Family Taxi (+1 401 467 8855) Gonzales Taxi (+1 401 331 9560) Providence Cab Co (+1 401 521 4200)
Foot
Experience Providence on foot by taking the Banner Trail around downtown and the historic East Side. Banners mark significant cultural and historic sites including Waterplace Park, Rhode Island State House, Roger Williams National Memorial, Old State House and the Arcade.
Traffic Information
For up-to-date traffic information, check out: http://www.traffic.com/Providence-Traffic/Providence-Traffic-Reports.html?ct=ma_map
If traveling overseas, take the safety precaution of registering your trip at https://travelregistration.state.gov and for helpful, practical advice about traveling technicalities and safety standards check out http://travel.state.gov/.
Planning a Trip
Getting There
I-95, which connects Boston and New York, runs right through the city. From Cape Cod, pick up I-195 west.
T. F. Green/Providence Airport (tel. 888/268-7222 or 401/737-8222; www.pvdairport.com) in Warwick, south of Providence (exit 13, I-95), is served by feeder and major airlines, including American (tel. 800/433-7300), Continental (tel. 800/525-3273), Delta (tel. 800/221-1212), Northwest (tel. 800/225-2525), Southwest (tel. 800/435-9792), United (tel. 800/864-8331), and US Airways (tel. 800/428-4322). The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) provides transportation between the airport and the city center. Taxis are also available, costing about $20 for the 20-minute trip.
Amtrak (tel. 800/USA-RAIL; www.amtrak.com) runs several trains daily between Boston and New York that stop at the attractive new station at 100 Gaspee St., near the State House.
Getting Around
Traffic on local streets isn't bad, even at rush hour. Taxis are not easy to come by, though; few can be found outside even the largest hotels, and they can take up to an hour to arrive when called from restaurants. Alternatives are the RIPTA buses of the Green and Gold Lines (tel. 401/781-9400; www.ripta.com). Made to look like old-time trolleys, these buses have routes that reach most major hotels and tourist destinations. Each ride costs $1.50. RIPTA (the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority) also provides ferry service between Providence and Newport.
A singular attraction is La Gondola (tel. 401/421-8877; www.gondolari.com). A faithful replica of the Venetian original, it carries up to six passengers along the Woonasquatucket and Providence rivers. Especially popular for rides during the WaterFire events, its rates run from $79 to $139 for two persons (about what it would cost in the Italian city itself, minus the airfare).
Visitor Information
For advance information, contact the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1 West Exchange St. (tel. 800/233-1636 or 401/274-1636; www.providencecvb.com). In town, consult the visitor center in the Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St. (tel. 800/233-1636 or 401/751-1177), or check with the helpful park rangers at the visitor center of the Roger Williams National Park, at the corner of Smith and North Main streets, open daily from 9am to 4:30pm.
Planning a Trip
Getting There
I-95, which connects Boston and New York, runs right through the city. From Cape Cod, pick up I-195 west.
T. F. Green/Providence Airport (tel. 888/268-7222 or 401/737-8222; www.pvdairport.com) in Warwick, south of Providence (exit 13, I-95), is served by feeder and major airlines, including American (tel. 800/433-7300), Continental (tel. 800/525-3273), Delta (tel. 800/221-1212), Northwest (tel. 800/225-2525), Southwest (tel. 800/435-9792), United (tel. 800/864-8331), and US Airways (tel. 800/428-4322). The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) provides transportation between the airport and the city center. Taxis are also available, costing about $20 for the 20-minute trip.
Amtrak (tel. 800/USA-RAIL; www.amtrak.com) runs several trains daily between Boston and New York that stop at the attractive new station at 100 Gaspee St., near the State House.
Getting Around
Traffic on local streets isn't bad, even at rush hour. Taxis are not easy to come by, though; few can be found outside even the largest hotels, and they can take up to an hour to arrive when called from restaurants. Alternatives are the RIPTA buses of the Green and Gold Lines (tel. 401/781-9400; www.ripta.com). Made to look like old-time trolleys, these buses have routes that reach most major hotels and tourist destinations. Each ride costs $1.50. RIPTA (the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority) also provides ferry service between Providence and Newport.
A singular attraction is La Gondola (tel. 401/421-8877; www.gondolari.com). A faithful replica of the Venetian original, it carries up to six passengers along the Woonasquatucket and Providence rivers. Especially popular for rides during the WaterFire events, its rates run from $79 to $139 for two persons (about what it would cost in the Italian city itself, minus the airfare).
Visitor Information
For advance information, contact the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1 West Exchange St. (tel. 800/233-1636 or 401/274-1636; www.providencecvb.com). In town, consult the visitor center in the Rhode Island Convention Center, 1 Sabin St. (tel. 800/233-1636 or 401/751-1177), or check with the helpful park rangers at the visitor center of the Roger Williams National Park, at the corner of Smith and North Main streets, open daily from 9am to 4:30pm.
