Transportation
Accessibility
Located at the intersection of I-95 and I-195, Providence is 40 miles from Boston (about a one hour car ride) and 185 miles from New York City (about three hours by car). Providence is also located along Amtrak's Northeast Corridor route, with the high speed Acela Express train service transporting passengers to and from New York City in about two and a half hours. Just ten minutes from downtown Providence, T.F. Green Airport offers non-stop service to more than 27 different markets across the country.
T.F. Green International Airport (PVD)
Only ten minutes from downtown Providence, Warwick's T.F. Green Airport was recently named one of the "Top Five Alternative Airports" in the country by Forbes magazine and received a Reader's Choice recommendation from Conde Nast Traveler. Just off Exit 13 on Interstate Route 95, Green Airport is accessible to Boston, Cape Cod and Southeastern New England, and is fast-becoming a popular alternative to Boston's Logan Airport. It offers more than 160 direct flights via major carriers.
| Airlines | |
AirCanada |
888-247-2262 |
| American Airlines/American Eagle | 800-433-7300 |
| Cape Air | 800-352-0714 |
| Continental Airlines/Continental Express | 800-525-0280 |
| Delta Airlines/Delta Connections | 800-221-1212 |
| Northwest Airlines | 800-225-2525 |
| SATA International/Azores Express | 800-762-9995 |
| Southwest Airlines | 800-435-9792 |
| Spirit Airlines | 800-772-7117 |
| United Airlines/United Airlines Express | 800-241-6522 |
| US Airways/US Airways Express | 800-428-4322 |
Train Service
Providence is located on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor between Washington DC/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 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit www.amtrak.com.
The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) runs low cost commuter trains to Providence from Boston and other points in Massachusetts. Call 1-800-392-6100 or visit www.MBTA.com for schedules and fares.
Driving Directions
Located at the intersection of I-95 and I-195, Providence is 40 miles from Boston (about a one hour car ride) and 185 miles from New York City (about three hours by car). For a detailed map of the area, please visit our website at www.pwcvb.com.