TRAVEL INFORMATION
By Plane - T. F. Green Airport is located about ten miles south of Providence. The most economical mode of transportation to the campus is by shuttle (Airport Limousine Co.), which leaves the airport on the hour and arrives on campus about 15 minutes later. The next closest airport is Boston Logan Airport.
By Train/Bus - The train terminal is located in Providence's downtown district. From there, you should take a cab to campus. The Peter Pan bus terminal is located to the north of downtown and provides a free shuttle to Kennedy Plaza. From there, you can either walk "up the hill" (about 10 to 15 minutes), or take a bus or cab to campus.
By Car – Here are driving directions to the campus Visitor Parking Lot
(Note: Construction projects in the city may require adjustments to the routes below.)
From the North or South: From either I-95 South or I-95 North, take Exit 22A, Downtown, Memorial Boulevard. At the fifth traffic light, turn left onto College Street. Cross the bridge and proceed up the hill following College Street to the end. At the top of the hill, where College Street intersects with Prospect Street, you will see Brown’s Van Wickle Gates. Turn left onto Prospect Street. At the next light, turn right onto Waterman Street. At the third light, turn right onto Brook Street. The visitor parking lot will be on your left immediately after turning onto Brook Street.
From the East: Follow I-195 West until exit 2, South Main Street. Travel down South Main Street to the first light. Turn right onto College Street. At the next stop sign, go straight up the hill. At the top of the hill, you will see Brown’s Van Wickle Gates. Turn left onto Prospect Street. At the next light, turn right onto Waterman Street. At the third light, turn right onto Brook Street. The visitor parking lot will be on your left immediately after turning onto Brook Street.
From the Northwest: Follow Route 146 to I-95 South. Once on I-95 South, follow the directions above (from the North and South)
PLEASE NOTE: Certain GPS systems erroneously direct visitors to an address in North Providence. We suggest you check your GPS directions against a map before following them. If it appears as though you have the wrong address, route yourself to 75 Waterman Street, Providence RI 02906.
Please do not leave valuables, including GPS systems, laptops, and other electronic devices, in plain sight in your car.
Rates for the Visitor Lot are:
Mon - Fri 8am - 6pm $3.00/hour
All Day Rate until 6pm (M-F) $15.00
Weekdays after 6pm, weekends, holidays $1.50/hour
Airport Limousine (Airport Taxi) provides transportation to Brown University from TF Green Airport every hour on the hour and from Brown University back to the Airport departing from Faunce House Arc. 27 minutes past every hour. The cost is $11.00/person.
Big Daddy Taxi
401-943-3636
Whatcheer Chauffeuring
401-486-0840
East Side Taxi
401-521-4200
Yellow Cab
401-941-1122
Quality/Checker Cab
401-944-2000
Economy Cab
401-944-6700
Bay Taxi
401-461-0780
Dominican Taxi
401-421-3787
Airport Express Service
800-627-5499
All Occasion Limo
401-312-0945
800-454-1380
Corporate Taxi
401-231-2228
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HOTELS AND ACCOMMODATIONS (ASK FOR THE BROWN RATE):
Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
5 Avenue of the Arts
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Providence Biltmore Hotel
11 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 421-0700
Wyndham Garden Providence / formerly the Radisson Hotel Providence Harbor
220 India Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 272-5577
The Westin Providence
One West Exchange Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 598-8000
Providence Marriott Downtown
One Orms Street
Providence, RI 02904
866-807-2171
Complimentary parking, internet, shuttle
Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown
58 Weybosset Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 608-3500
Old Court Bed and Breakfast
144 Benefit Street
Providence, RI
401-751-2002
Annie Brownell House Bed & Breakfast
400 Angell Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02906
(401) 454-2934
Saunders Inn at Brown
Vartan Gregorian Quad / Building A
101 Thayer Street / Box 1946
Providence, RI 02912
(401) 863-7500