Transfer to/from - Providence airport (PVD)

Transportation

Ride-sharing

Uber and Lyft pick their passengers up outside the baggage recollection hall.

Bus

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) (Tel +1 401 781 9400 / 800 244 0444) operates several services from opposite the terminal, with a fare of USD2.00. Lines 1 and 20 run to Cranston, Providence and Warwick. Bus 66 travels to Kingston, Narragansett, Providence, North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Warwick and Wickford Junction. At Kennedy Plaza Station, in the city centre, there are buses to most cities in the state.

Rent a Car

Train

MBTA (Tel +1 800 392 6100) links the airport with Wickford Junction, in South Rhode Island, and downtown Providence, Attleboro, Boston (Back Bay and South Stations), Canton Junction, Mansfield, Sharon and South Attleboro. Tickets to the city centre cost USD3.25 and journey time is approximately 20 minutes.

In the station situated in downtown Providence, you can catch trains from Amtrak (Tel +1 800 872 7245) to Boston, Kingston Station, Westerly and several locations in Connecticut.

Taxi

Cabs available on the lower level, outside the baggage reclaim area. The trip to downtown Providence takes around 15 minutes.

Further information

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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