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Getting to the Hotel
The Providence Westin is located in the heart of downtown Providence, just 10 minutes from T.F. Green Airport (Airport Code: PVD).
Shuttle Service to the Westin Providence
Shuttle service provides round trip and one-way airport transfers between T.F. Green Airport and the Providence Westin.
Airport Limousine Service
Reservations are required and must be made at least 24 hours in advance or upon arrival
(401) 737-2868
2000 Post Road
Warwick, RI 02886
Regularly scheduled service between T.F. Green Airport and downtown Providence, including conference hotels and the Providence train station. http://www.airporttaxiri.com/schedule/index.html
Taxi Service
Taxi service from T.F. Green Airport to the Westin is approximately $40, not including gratuity. Taxis can be found outside of the baggage claim area of each terminal or throughout the city.
Private Transportation Service
Private car service includes town cars, limousines, SUVs and 15-passenger vans. Private companies provide round trip or one-way transfers, meet and greet service, or curbside pick-up. If you would like to reserve a vehicle, please contact:
Airport Taxi & Limousine Service
(401) 737-2868
1-801-532-1433
http://www.wave-transportation.com/
Providence Rental Car Agencies
T.F. Green is connected with several rental car agencies, including Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz rental car agencies. If you would like to reserve through the rental web sites they are:
Budget
Enterprise
Hertz
Public Transit
Providence is a very walkable city, but the public transportation is reliable and safe if you need it.
The Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA) offers low-cost bus service throughout Rhode Island. Visitors to Providence can access the city's Downtown, Federal Hill and East Side neighborhoods through RIPTA's Providence LINK Trolley. LINK trolleys run on CNG (compressed natural gas), a clean fuel, and offer two routes to Providence's restaurants, hotels, theaters, universities, historic sites, shopping and more. The cost is $2 per person, per ride or $6 for a one-day pass. For specific routes and more information, visit www.RIPTA.com
Other Travel Information
You will find a lot of useful information here: http://wikitravel.org/en/Providence
Map and Directions
This map contains the main landmarks for the conference and driving directions to the conference hotel.