AIRPORT - PROVIDENCE (PVD)
Airline Information - Providence, Rhode Island, T.F. Green Airport
Providence's T.F. Green Airport (PVD) was recently named one of the "Top Five Alternative Airports" in the country by Forbes magazine and received a Reader's Choice recommendation from Condé Nast Traveler. Green Airport is accessible to Boston, Cape Cod and Southeastern New England, offering more than 160 direct flights via major carriers. http://www.pvdairport.com
Taxi and shuttle service from airport to downtown Providence
http://www.pvdairport.com/get-here/taxis-shuttles
The distance from T.F. Green Airport to the downtown area is 9 miles. The airport shuttle is available 7 days a week from 5:00 am to 11:00 pm. The shuttle leaves the airport every hour on the hour. From the hotels they leave every hour on the ½ hour. After 7:00 pm reservations for the shuttle are required from the city only. The cost of the shuttle is approximately $12.00 each way. (401) 737-2868 or toll free 1-888-737-7006
Taxi service
Taxi service to and from T.F Green into Providence cost approximately $30.00.
AIRPORT - BOSTON (BOS)
Airline Information – Boston’s Logan International Airport
http://www.massport.com/logan-airport
Another option for traveling to Providence is to arrive at Boston’s Logan Airport (BOS), approximately 49 miles north of Providence. The majority of international flights arrive at terminal E where an information center is located as you leave the customs area.
Train Service from Logan Airport to Providence
- 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. Regional trains take 48 minutes and range in price from $12.00 to 19.00
- Amtrak offers many daily runs between Boston’s Back Bay and South Stations and Providence. Amtrak ranges from $22.00 - $45.00 and takes 40 minutes. Schedules and fares can be accessed at www.amtrak.com South Station may be accessed from Logan Airport by either Silver Line Shuttle or Taxi. The Silver Line service takes approximately twenty minutes. An adult fare is $1.25. A taxi will cost about $15.00 and will take about 10 minutes.
The Providence Train station is located 5 blocks from the major hotels and Rhode Island Convention Center. Taxis are readily available outside the station. Cost is approximately $5.00.
Bus Service from Logan Airport to Providence
Peter Pan Bus Lines has flexible bus service to Boston Logan Airport 7 days a week. Coaches are equipped with WiFi, DVD players and iPOD jacks. Professional, courteous drivers will make sure you get to and from your flight relaxed and on time.
Rental cars from Logan
Currently, eight rental car companies operate at Logan International Airport. They include: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National 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.
AMTRAK TRAIN SERVICE TO PROVIDENCE
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.
