PVD to Downtown Providence
Only 15 minutes from downtown Providence, Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) is easily accessible to Boston, Cape Cod and Southeastern New England. The airport is a popular alternative to Boston's Logan Airport and offers an average of 100 nonstop daily flights via major carriers, with convenient connecting options to the rest of the world.
Rideshare
Both Lyft and Uber are available at the airport. A one-way ride is approximately $25. The designated pick-up area is located on the outer arrivals roadway, which is directly outside the Lower Level Arrivals/Baggage Claim area of the terminal.
Taxi
Taxis are available in the "Primary Taxi Pick-Up" location outside the Lower Level Arrivals/Baggage Claim area of the terminal. Please follow the signage to this location. A one-way ride from the airport to downtown Providence is approximately $35, not including tip.
Rental Cars
Several national rental car companies offer services at the airport. FlightSimExpo offers discounted rental car options through Avis and Budget. Scroll to the bottom of this page for discount codes and additional information.
Rental car customer service counters at PVD are located at the InterLink facility, which is accessed via the Skywalk. The Skywalk connects the airport terminal and the Rental Car areas via an elevated walkway with moving sidewalks and electric cart services. Please follow the signage to this location.
Public Transit
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) offers bus travel to Kennedy Plaza Bus Hub, a 10-minute walk from the Convention Center and hotels in downtown Providence. RIPTA buses 1, 20 & 66 stop at the far end of the commercial roadway in front of the airport terminal. Buy tickets online.
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MTBA) offers daily commuter rail service along the Providence Line from the airport to the train station in downtown Providence. From the train station, it’s a 10-minute walk to the Convention Center and hotels in downtown Providence. Learn more.