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Providence is a medium-sized city easily accessible by car. For those flying in, TF Green Airport is a small single-terminal airport about a 15 minute drive from campus. Logan Airport in Boston is approximately 1 hour away. Here is a list of local accomodations.
Brown's campus covers a large area, so you will need to follow the directions below to our orientations, which are on and around the college green, best accessed by the gates at the corner of Brown and George Streets. See it in google maps with street view
By Car
(Note: Construction on I-95 and I-195 may require adjustments to the routes below.)
FROM THE NORTH OR SOUTH on Interstate 95: Take Exit 22 to Downtown Providence. Continue straight on Memorial Boulevard, turn left onto College Street at the fourth set of traffic lights. Halfway up the hill, turn right onto Benefit Street. Take your first left on George Street. Parking is limited so park wherever you can find space near the intersection of George Street and Brown Street (Magee Street, Benevolent Street, or Charlesfield Street).
On orientation days, Students find it convenient to leave their luggage in the car and walk to the entrance to the College Green located at the corner of George Street and Brown Street. Check-in is at Sayles Hall located on the College Green. The residence halls are located close by.
FROM THE EAST on Interstate 195:
Take Exit 2 to South Main Street and continue for half a mile until the first set of traffic lights. Turn right onto College Street and then right onto Benefit Street. Take your first left on George Street. Park on any one of the following streets adjacent to George Street: Magee Street, Brown Street, Benevolent Street, or Charlesfield Street.
On orientation days, Students find it convenient to leave their luggage in the car and walk to the entrance to the College Green located at the corner of George Street and Brown Street. Check-in is at Sayles Hall located on the College Green. The residence halls are located close by.
From the northwest: Follow Route 146 to I-95 South. Once on I-95 South, follow the directions above (from the north and south).
By Train
Providence is served by Amtrak. The train station is a short cab ride to the University.
By Bus
Providence is served by PeterPan bus lines. Their Providence terminals are a short cab ride to the University.
Arrival in Providence by Plane - TF Green Airport
T.F. Green International Airport (named for Theodore Francis Green, class of 1887) is served by most national and regional airlines. The airport, which is in the city of Warwick, is approximately 10 miles from the University. A variety of ground transportation is available from the terminal to Providence.
Aero Airport Limousine ( www.airporttaxiri.com or (401) 737-2868) shuttles are $11 and leave every hour on the hour: 5AM - 11:30PM. The Aero desk is located next to Avis car rental in the baggage claim area of Green Airport. They will transport students to Faunce House on the Brown campus. Arrival in Boston by Plane - Logan Airport
If you are arriving via airplane at Logan Airport in Boston, Massachusetts ( www.massport.com ) please take Bonanza Bus ( www.bonanzabus.com or call 1-888-751-8800) to Providence (approximately a one hour and thirty minute ride). Buses depart Terminals A, B, D, and E at Logan Airport every two hours and cost $22/one-way or $40/round trip ticket. At the Providence Bonanza Bus terminal take a taxi to the Residential Life Office, Wayland Arch at the corner of George and Brown Streets.
Arrival in Providence - By Train
Take a taxi from Providence Station to Wayland Arch, 27 Brown Street.
Local Taxi Telephone Numbers
Airport Express (401) 521-4200
Arrow Cab Co. (401) 946-5333
Checker Cab (401) 944-2000 or 273-2222
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