Travel Information
Train Travel
AMTRAK
The AMTRAK Station, Downtown Providence, is located approximately 3 blocks from The Westin Providence Hotel. It is NOT advisable to walk from there because of a highway. However, it is a short cab ride away from the train station.
Amtrak: (800) 872-7245; or (800) USA-RAIL
Station services and baggage (401) 727-7388
Amtrak Providence Station
100 Gaspee Street
Providence, RI 02907
Air Travel
Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)
The local Airport is the Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD): http://www.pvdairport.com
In light of increased security at airports in the United States, the following guidelines are offered:
Arrive at least 2 hours prior to your flight’s scheduled departure time.
No parking or waiting at the curb. Only immediate pickup and drop-off of passengers is allowed on airport roadways.
Bring identification. A valid photo ID is required when checking in for your flight, at security, and at the airline gate.
Passengers must have a photo ID when checking in.
Check in all large luggage. Only one carry-on item is permitted in addition to a purse or briefcase.
Only ticketed passengers will be allowed to proceed through the security screening areas.
Limit the number and type of electronic equipment you carry with you.
Remove all knives, scissors, blades, nail files and other sharp objects from your carry-on baggage.
Passengers with medical conditions requiring needles and/or syringes in carry-on baggage must also have the prescription medication that requires such an injection.
Bottles of liquid are not allowed through the screening checkpoint.
Leave gifts unwrapped
Never leave any luggage or belongings unattended.
Never carry anything on board the aircraft for another person.
Report any unattended packages or baggage in the airport or on the airplane to airport security or airline personnel.
Ground Transportation
Taxi’s from PVD Airport to The Westin Providence Hotel are approximately $25 -$35 with a travel time of 20 minutes
Airport Van Shuttle From PVD Airport: The Van Shuttle is right outside the baggage claim area. The price per person is exactly $11. It is 9 miles to the Westin Providence Hotel and the estimated time is about 20 minutes.
Airport Taxi & Limousine Service
(401) 737-2868
2000 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Serving customer transportation needs between T.F. Green Airport and neighboring communities
Aero-Airport Limousine Service (Providence shuttle)
(401) 737-2868
2000 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Regularly scheduled service between T.F. Green Airport and downtown Providence, area hotels, the train station, Dunkin' Donuts Center, the Convention Center, RISD and Brown University.
Cozy Cab, Inc. (Newport Shuttle)
(401) 846-1500
(800) 846-1502
129 Connell Highway
Newport, RI 02840
Daily service between T.F. Green Airport and Newport
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Logan Airport in Boston (BOS)
Logan Airport in Boston (BOS) is approximately 52 miles from the Westin Providence Hotel. Driving time is one hour. You can access information on ground transportation, and general info regarding Logan Airport at www.massport.com/logan
Type of Transportation
Logan Express
Frequent express bus service from four suburban locations Braintree (south), Framingham (west), Peabody and Woburn (north).
MBTA Silver Line
Rapid transit bus service with direct connections to and from Boston Logan & South Station through the Seaport District.
MBTA Subway & Bus
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) Blue Line subway and Silver Line bus routes to and from Boston Logan.
Logan Shuttle
Complimentary Massport shuttle bus service between Airport Station on the MBTA Blue Line, airport terminals, the water transportion dock and economy parking lot.
South Station Regional Bus and Commuter Rail
Regional bus companies offering service between Boston Logan and South Station.
Bus
Private bus service covering the New England area.
Water Transport
Boat service by private carrier to and from Logan, downtown Boston and the South Shore.
Shared Van
Private shuttle companies offering van service to and from Boston Logan.
Limousine
Limousine carriers providing service to and from Boston Logan. Reservations required.
Rental Car Companies
Contact information for: Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty rental car.
Taxi
Available at airport terminals 24 hours a day; serving all of New England.