The single terminal handles domestic connections and some seasonal routes, serving both Providence and the Boston metropolitan area.
Gateway to Providence, capital of Rhode Island, and convenient alternative to Boston.
How to get to Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
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Average travel time to PVD
Parking near Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
Multi-story parking is located adjacent to the terminal: Economy Lot E (most economical) $17/day; Garage B (covered) $23/day; Lot D (uncovered, free shuttle) $27-29/day; Garage A (premium) $32/day.
How to get to Providence from PVD
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Car rental at Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
The terminal houses desks for all major car rental companies.
With a Latin character license, a short visit requires only your license, passport, and credit card, without an IDP.
Hotels near Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
Providence Station
MBTA train via InterLink in 16 minutes with a direct skywalk from the terminal; Providence Station is 5 minutes on foot from the downtown hotels.
Best for: Anyone who wants the direct train to the airport just steps away and downtown within walking distance.
- Direct train to the airport with no changes, useful for anyone with a morning flight
- Providence Place Mall and the convention center reachable on foot
- An area of offices and the mall, less lively in the evening on weekends
- Providence's historic charm is found more in College Hill than here
Recommended hotels
- Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel 5 minutes on foot from the station and a minute from Providence Place Mall; the rooms get some of the highest ratings in the city. View availability
- Omni Providence Hotel 540 meters from the Amtrak station, with an indoor pool and sauna; reviews praise the central location and the staff. View availability
- Christopher Dodge House A bed and breakfast in an 1858 villa in Smith Hill, 11 minutes on foot from the station; the homemade breakfast is praised in reviews. View availability
Fox Point and the waterfront
15-20 minutes on foot from Providence Station, or a few minutes by taxi; from the airport you add the trip to Downtown.
Best for: Anyone who wants an evening walk by the river and is willing to move a little farther from the station.
- India Point Park a minute on foot, handy for an evening walk by the river
- A residential neighborhood, quiet compared to the traffic downtown
- You still need to reach the station for the direct train to the airport
- Few restaurants in the immediate vicinity of the hotel
College Hill and Brown University
10 minutes on foot from Providence Station; from the airport you add the train or car trip to Downtown.
Best for: Anyone visiting Brown University or RISD who wants a university-town atmosphere more than the business district.
- Just steps from the Brown University campus and the RISD galleries
- Cafés and university hangouts open late
- A few extra minutes of walking from the station compared to downtown
- On graduation weekends or university events the hotels fill up fast
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Terminal guide
The single terminal, with an on-site railway station, handles domestic connections and some seasonal routes.
The recommended time before departure for flights is 2–2.5 hours.
Map of Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport
Frequently asked questions
Q. Is T.F. Green Airport convenient for reaching Boston?
Yes, by train (MBTA or Amtrak, about 1h29 to South Station), although MBTA departures are infrequent (every 4 hours on weekdays).
Q. Does Providence Airport have a direct rail station?
Yes, the T.F. Green Airport station is right on site, with both MBTA and Amtrak trains.
Q. Is it worth landing in Providence instead of Boston?
Often yes, as a cheaper alternative for flights and hotels, with Boston reachable by train in about 1h29.
Q. How much does the train cost from T.F. Green to Boston?
The MBTA train costs 9-16 USD; Amtrak offers greater frequency at a higher price.
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