Getting Here
Providence is just 10 minutes from Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport, which features up to 120 flights daily via major carriers. Amtrak and MBTA rail service are located in the heart of downtown Providence. With ample car rental, limousine, charter and public bus options available, exploring this vibrant destination has never been easier.
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For those flying into Rhode Island, Warwick's Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) is only 10 minutes from downtown Providence and is conveniently located right off of Interstate 95. A favorite of business and leisure travelers, this award-winning airport was named “4th Best Airport in the United States” in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards. Green features up to 100 nonstop flights daily via major carriers. For more information, visit flyri.com or call 401-691-2000.
The airport's eco-friendly InterLink hub provides passengers with an array of transportation options. Conveniently housing a rental car facility, public transportation options and rail service to Providence, the InterLink offers travelers ease, affordability, and accessibility.
Airlines Serving Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) & Their Nonstop Markets
Allegiant Airlines
Reservations - (702) 505-8888
Markets Served (nonstop) - Cincinnati, Nashville, and Punta Gorda/Ft. Myers
Ticket Counter Hours:
Opens 2 hours prior to departure and closes 45 minutes prior to departure.American Airlines
Reservations - (800) 433-7300
Markets Served (nonstop) - Charlotte, Chicago-O'Hare, Philadelphia, Miami and Washington-Reagan National
Ticket Counter Hours:
Opens 2 hours prior to departure and closes 30 minutes prior to departure.Breeze Airways
Reservations - www.flybreeze.com or on the Breeze app
Markets Served (nonstop) – Charleston, Cincinnati, Columbus, Jacksonville, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Norfolk, Orange County, Pittsburgh, Raleigh-Durham, and Richmond
Ticket Counter Hours:
Opens 2 hours prior to departure and closes 45 minutes prior to departure.Delta Air Lines
Reservations - (800) 221-1212
Markets Served (nonstop) - Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis/St. Paul, and New York – LaGuardia
Ticket Counter Hours:
Opens 2 hours prior to departure and closes after last departure.Frontier Airlines
Reservations – flyfrontier.com or on the Frontier app
Markets Served (nonstop) – Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, and Raleigh-Durham
Ticket Counter Hours:
Opens 2 hours prior to departure and closes 45 minutes prior to departure.JetBlue
Reservations - (800) 538-2583
Markets Served (nonstop) - Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, and West Palm Beach
Ticket Counter Hours:
Opens 2 hours prior to departure and closes 20 minutes prior to departure.Southwest Airlines
Reservations - (800) 435-9792
Markets Served (nonstop) - Baltimore, Chicago-Midway, Ft. Lauderdale, Ft. Myers, Orlando, Sarasota, Tampa, Washington-Reagan National, and West Palm Beach.
Ticket Counter Hours:
Opens at 3:15 a.m. and closes after last departure.Southern Airways Express
Reservations - (800) 329-0458
Markets Served (nonstop) - Nantucket
Ticket Counter Hours:
Opens 2 hours prior to departure and closes 30 minutes prior to departure.Sun Country
Reservations - (651) 905-2737
Markets Served (nonstop) - Minneapolis/St. Paul
Ticket Counter Hours:
Opens 3 hours prior to departure and closes 45 minutes prior to departure.United Airlines
Reservations - (800) 864-8331
Markets Served (nonstop) - Chicago-O’Hare, Newark, and Washington-Dulles
Ticket Counter Hours:
Opens 2 hours prior to departure and closes after last departure.Taxi & Ride Share Services
Taxi/Car Sharing Services
Distance: 9.9 miles to the downtown area from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport and approximately 13 minutes by car.
Taxi service to and from Green into Providence costs approximately $35 plus gratuity.
Ride Sharing – Ubers and Lyfts are readily available at Rhode Island T.F Green International Airport. Pickup location is on the outer curb at arrivals. Cost is approximately $20.
Car Rentals
(All area codes are 401 unless otherwise noted)
Alamo: 737-4800
Avis: 736-7500
Budget: 739-8986
Dollar: (800) 800-4000
Enterprise: 732-5261
Hertz: 738-3550
National: 737-4800
Payless: 737-5015
For more information, visit flyri.com/passengers/car-rentals/Train Service from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport is conveniently connected to the MBTA commuter trains through the InterLink train station. Travelers can access the InterLink directly from the airport terminal through the skywalk. To get to the skywalk, proceed down the elevators to the ground level and walk to the far front left of the terminal, past the Visitor Information table, and look for signs directing to the InterLink connector. Train fares and schedules can be found on the MBTA website at mbta.com/schedules_and_maps/rail/lines/?route=PROVSTOU.
Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA)
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport Inbound Service - Route number 20
Service from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport to Providence-Kennedy Plaza
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport Outbound Service – Route number 14
Service from Providence-Kennedy Plaza to Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport
Kennedy Plaza is located in the heart of downtown Providence and is a short walk to all the hotels and Rhode Island Convention Center. www.ripta.com
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Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Boston’s Logan International Airport features nonstop air service from more than 100 worldwide destinations. Located less than 50 miles from Providence, Logan offers convenient transportation options from Boston, including bus service pickup within steps of all five of its airport terminals. Peter Pan’s 3 daily departures leave directly from Logan to downtown Providence, and Amtrak and commuter rail service is readily available from Boston.
Bus Service from Logan
Peter Pan Bus Lines has flexible bus service to Boston Logan Airport 7 days a week. Coaches are equipped with WiFi. Professional, courteous drivers will make sure you get to your flight relaxed and on time. Please be sure to choose the Downtown Providence option when booking tickets. Buses arrive and depart from the Rhode Island Convention Center.
Train Service from Logan
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) runs low-cost commuter trains to Providence from Boston and other points in Massachusetts. Call (617) 222-3200 or visit MBTA.com for schedules and fares. Regional trains take between 1 and 2 hours and range in price from $12 - $15.
Amtrak offers many daily runs between South Station and Providence. Amtrak ranges from $9 - $71 and takes 40 minutes. Schedules and fares can be accessed at amtrak.com.
South Station may be accessed from Logan Airport by either Silver Line Shuttle or taxi. The Silver Line service takes approximately 20 minutes. The Silver Line is free from Logan Airport but you will still need a ticket.
Fares for a taxi to downtown Boston will vary between $20 - $45 (depending on the hour and the day) and do not include gratuity or tolls. All taxi vehicles at Boston Airport are metered. Please note that beyond 20 miles from Boston there is a flat rate of $3.20.
Rental Cars from Logan
Currently, 11 rental car companies operate at Logan International Airport. They include: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National, Payless, SIXT, Zipcar, and Thrifty. In Terminals C & E, all rental car companies have direct line telephone boards connecting to the local facility and their worldwide reservation centers. Each rental car company has complimentary shuttle buses that transport passengers to/from the terminal and the rental car facility. Shuttles run frequently and stop curbside on the arrival level for passengers to board. Departure level service is available on request.
Travelers with Disabilities
Massport shuttle buses serve all terminals at approximately 10-minute intervals, Massport shuttle buses are wheelchair lift-equipped. They also serve the MBTA Airport Station, Logan Water Shuttle dock and Economy Parking. Buses are equipped with a visual and audio stop announcement system. Distances from curbside drop-off areas to airline ticket counters vary from 50 - 200 feet. Curbside skycap services are available from most airlines.
For more information about other services for travelers with special needs provided by Logan, please see ADA Services page.
***All taxis departing Logan are charged an additional fee from $2.25 - $2.65, plus fees for harbor tunnel crossings. Always ask driver for a receipt.
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Providence is located on Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor between Washington, D.C., New York City and Boston. High-speed Acela Express train service transports passengers from New York City to Providence in about two and a half hours. For tickets call 800-USA-RAIL or visit amtrak.com.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) runs low-cost commuter trains to Providence from Boston and other points in Massachusetts. Call 800-392-6100 or visit MBTA.com for schedules and fares.