BOS to Downtown Providence

Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) features nonstop air service from more than 100 worldwide destinations and is located less than 50 miles from Providence.

Rideshare

Both Lyft and Uber are available at the airport. Each terminal has its own dedicated area for ride app pickup. Follow signs within the terminal to the correct location, or consult the directions provided within the app.

Rental Cars

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Car rentals at BOS are located in a consolidated Rental Car Center that is accessed via a free shuttle bus that run every 5-6 minutes. Arriving passengers should take the On-Airport Shuttle (Routes 22, 33, or 55) from the terminals to the Rental Car Center. Follow signs for "Ground Transportation" and then look for "Shuttle Bus" on the terminal curb. The shuttle buses depart curbside on the lower level of each terminal.

Public Transit

The fastest and least expensive route from BOS to downtown Providence is via Amtrak or Commuter Rail from Boston's South Station. Take the free Silver Line 1 (SL1) bus to South Station. The bus picks up from all Logan Airport terminals. From South Station, take either the Providence/Stoughton Commuter Rail line or Amtrak to connect to Providence Station.

For flying out of Boston, take either the Providence/Stoughton Commuter Rail line or Amtrak to Boston's South Station. Depending on time of day, booking Amtrak can be more affordable and convenient than Commuter Rail. Upon arrival at Boston’s South Station, purchase a separate fare for the Silver Line 1 (SL1) bus from South Station that stops at all Boston Logan Airport terminals. The transit time between South Station and Logan Airport is typically 20-35 minutes.

As an alternative to train options, Peter Pan Bus Lines runs flexible service directly between BOS and downtown Providence. When booking, choose Downtown Providence as the destination. Buses arrive at and depart from the Rhode Island Convention Center.