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conveniently located on the ground floor of the Rhode Island Convention Center. We will also have an exhibitor table at the conference. ay. Email our representative anytime at CFoto@GoProvidence.com with all your destination questio ns. Whether you're bringing your family, are looking for restaurant recommendations with your colleagues, or have an hour of free time, we can recommend some of our favorite spots. Once you're in town, be sure to stop by our Visitor Information Center, We hope you enjoy your time in Providence! Travel Information Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) 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 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Reservations - (800) 329-0458 Markets Served (nonstop) - Nantucket Ticket Counter Hours: Opens 2 hours prior to departure and closes 30 minutes prior to departure. 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. 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 to 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. The cost is approximately $25.00 Car Rentals (All area codes are 401 unless otherwise noted) 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 20Service from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport to Providence-Kennedy Plaza Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport Outbound Service – Route number 14Service 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. Parking at the Rhode Island Convention Center: The 4th floor of the North garage is connected to the Omni Hotel. To enter the North garage, continue past the Omni entrance, through the tunnel and the entrance will be on your right. Daily Event Rate: $20.00 - $25.00 Overnight Rate: $20.00 Parking at the Omni (Garage attached to the Convention Center) Valet parking is available with in/out privileges for $34 (there is an additional $16 fee for pickups after 3 p.m. on the day of departure). Driving Directions to Providence (Rhode Island Convention Center) Located at the intersection of I-95 and I-195, Providence is 50 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 GoProvidence. Amtrak 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 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit amtrak.com. The Providence Train station is located 5 blocks (0.4 miles) from the major hotels and Rhode Island Convention Center. Taxis are readily available outside the station. Cost is approximately $5. 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 Wi-Fi. 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 Travelers with Disabilities 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 the driver for a receipt. Weather Rhode Island’s average temperature for the entire year is about 50 degrees, with April through June and September through mid-November being the most delightfully moderate seasons. January and February are the coldest months, with a mean temperature near 30 degrees, and July and August the warmest, with a mean close to 73 degrees. Rhode Island has no regular "rainy" or "dry" season, with precipitation fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The first measurable snowfall of winter generally comes toward the end of November but may be as late as January. The month of greatest snowfall is usually February.
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