Southwest Airlines Cities



 Providence, RI (Boston Area)
City Scape - River Walk State House
Capital of Rhode Island and Southern New England's Hassle-Free Gateway. Boston is just a short distance away.

Some reasons to visit Providence . . .




City Information

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Average Temperatures
Month Avg High Avg Low Avg Precip   Month Avg High Avg Low Avg Precip
Jan 37 20 4.4 Jul 83 64 3.2
Feb 39 22 3.5 Aug 81 63 3.9
Mar 48 30 4.4 Sep 73 54 3.7
Apr 58 39 4.2 Oct 63 43 3.7
May 68 49 3.7 Nov 52 35 4.4
Jun 77 58 3.4 Dec 42 26 4.1

Providence is less than 45 minutes away from historic Newport and the famous Rhode Island beaches. T.F. Green Airport is a short distance to Boston, Cape Cod, and Block Island and ski areas in Vermont and New Hampshire are two to three hours away.

Distances to Attractions Miles
Downtown 11
Newport 18
Boston, MA 50
T.F. Green Airport to Boston 61
Cape Cod 70
Hartford, CT 87
Springfield, MA 88
Portland, ME 159
New York, NY 180

Map of Providence
Fly into Providence on Southwest Airlines and see why T.F. Green Airport is Southern New England's hassle-free gateway.
(Of the cities listed on the map above, Southwest Airlines serves T.F. Green Airport, Manchester Airport, Hartford Bradley International Airport, and Albany International Airport.)

Conventions and Visitors Information

Providence/Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau
www.goprovidence.com

From Benefit Street's "Mile of History" to festive Federal Hill, the capital city of Providence has an abundance of historic attractions, diverse restaurants and an emerging arts, cultural and entertainment community. Pleasures mixes well with business in Providence with the Rhode Island Convention Center featuring 137,000 square feet of usable space and modern amenities. The Convention Center is only 10 minutes from T.F. Green Airport. With over 2,500 hotel rooms in the greater Providence area, Providence is the perfect location for meetings and conventions. Discover Divine Providence! For information on what to do and see while you're here, visit the Providence/Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau's web site at www.goprovidence.com or call 1-401-274-1636.

(401) 751-1177

Newport Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.gonewport.com

Legendary Newport, America's First Resort. Discover the famed mansions on elegant Bellevue Avenue. Stroll the historic waterfront district and explore the many unique shops and restaurants. Newport is 18 miles from Providence airport with convenient transfers by shuttle service or car rental. Come visit one of America's best preserved cities. For information on what to do and see while you're here, visit the Newport Convention & Visitors Bureau's web site at www.gonewport.com or call (401) 849-8048.

(800) 326-6030

Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.bostonusa.com

Historic Boston awaits you with a fabulous variety of shops, theater, attractions, entertainment, dining and more. You'll find historic landmarks among soaring office towers that illuminate the sky, lazy cobblestone streets that lead into bustling thoroughfares and a busy working waterfront that sustains and delights visitors and residents alike. Just an hour from Providence, Boston offers world-class hotels, shops, medical facilities, universities and businesses.  For information on what to do and see while you're here, visit the Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau's web site at www.bostonusa.com or call (888) SEE-BOSTON.

(888) SEE-BOSTON



Airport Information

T.F. Green Airport (PVD)

  • Gate Information: Southwest Airlines uses gates 15, 17, 19, and 21 in the north concourse.
  • Ticketing: Our ticket counter is located on Level Two.
  • E-Ticket Check-In kiosks (for boarding passes only): Located in the ticket counter lobby.
  • Baggage Claim: Southwest uses baggage claims 3 and 4, located on the lower level.
  • Wi-Fi: Available throughout airport
Phone Numbers
Reservations (800) 435-9792
Baggage Service (401) 737-0033
Paging (401) 737-8222

Driving Directions to T.F. Green Airport:

  • From Airport to Downtown Boston: Interstate 95 North to Interstate 93 North (Mass. Route 128) into the city. Interstate 93 acts as the central artery that passes directly through downtown Boston.
  • From Airport to Newport: Interstate 95 South to RI Route 4 South to RI Route 138 East. Over the Jamestown Bridge (no toll) and Newport Bridge (toll). Take the first exit off Newport Bridge (Scenic Newport), turn right off exit ramp and drive straight through first set of traffic lights. At second set of lights, turn right (America's Cup Avenue) and follow into downtown Newport.

Parking information:

  • PVD Parking Garage and Lot Information: (401) 737-1220
  • Express Valet Parking Information: (401) 736-7275
  • Parking Garage B: Valet parking available.
  • PreFlight Airport Parking: Catering to the Business Traveler. Open 24 hours with shuttle bus service every 5 minutes to and from the Airport. No reservations needed. Located at 2119 Post Rd. across from T.F. Green. For more information, call (401) 732-5605 or visit www.preflightparking.com.

Ground Transportation:

Company Information
Airport Taxi & Limo Service, Inc.
Service to and from T.F. Green Airport and surrounding areas including Logan Airport, all of Massachusetts, Connecticut and points beyond.
(401) 737-2868
Peter Pan
Serving Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Hampshire, and Maine from T.F.Green Airport.
(888) 751-8800
Boston Coach Corporation
Executive sedan and group transportation services, providing safe, reliable and professional service.
(800) 672-7676
Knights Airport Limousine Service
Shuttle service to Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island. Meet our red vans located at the ground transportation area. Make reservations on-line or call 1-800-822-5456. Private sedan service is also available by advanced reservation.
(800) 822-5456
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)
265 Melrose Street, Providence, RI. Direct service to and from Providence and Newport and beyond. Call to get the latest schedule information or stop at the information booth on the first level of the terminal. www.ripta.com
(401) 781-9400
Cozy Cab, Inc. (Newport Shuttle)
Daily service between TF Green Airport and Newport. www.cozytrans.com
(401) 846-1500 or
(800) 846-1502
MBTA
Service from downtown Providence to and from Boston's South Station. Also connects with Peter Pan Bus Lines at South Station. Call (800) 392-6100 or www.mbta.com for a schedule.
(800) 392-6100