Directions and Parking: Literacy for All Conference

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Rhode Island Convention Center:

1 Sabin Street
Providence, RI
401.458.6000
www.riconvention.com

 

By Car

From the North:

  • From I-95 South: Take Exit 22A
  • Follow signs toward Downtown/Convention Center
  • Go through first light in the right lane.
  • Take first right after the light.
  • Take the next right onto Exchange Street.
  • After the next light, bear right between the hotel and the Convention Center to the North Garage.

From the South:

  • From I-95 North: Take Exit 22A
  • Follow signs toward Downtown/Convention Center
  • At the light, turn right onto Francis Street.
  • At the next light, go right onto Sabin Street.
  • Bear right between the hotel and the Convention Center to the North Garage.

From the East:

  • Take 1-95 West.
  • Merge onto I-95 North to Exit 22A.
  • Follow signs toward Downtown/Convention Center.
  • At the light, turn right onto Francis St.
  • At the next light, go right onto Sabin St. Bear right between the hotel and the Convention Center to the North Garage.

From the West:

  • Take Rte. 6 East to the "Route 6 East and I-295 South" on ramp.
  • Take a right and stay to the right following the signs to Providence and Route 6 East (you will use part of the I-295 on-ramp to get onto Route 6 East).
  • Stay on Route 6 East to the end (sign will read "6 East to 10 North") and stay to the left.
  • Continue to the Dean Street Exit.
  • Once on the exit ramp, stay to the left so that you will be on the left side of the island when you reach the light.
  • Turn left onto Dean Street (4-lane road).
  • Take your first right onto West Exchange Street to the Convention Center Garage.

By Train

  • Providence is located on Amtrak's Washington to Boston, Northeast Corridor main line.
  • The Acela train travels from New York's Penn Station to Providence Station (adjacent to Waterplace Park) in less than 3 hours, M–F.
  • Direct MBTA commuter rail service is also available to Metro Boston.
  • Fares and schedules: Amtrak, 800.USA.RAIL or www.amtrak.com; MBTA, 800.392.6100 or www.mbta.com

By Air

  • T.F. Green Airport is just 8 miles from downtown Providence
  • 10 airlines provide 200+ daily flights to major national and international destinations
  • T.F. Green Airport: 888.268.7222; www.pvdairport.com

By Bus

 

Parking

Parking for a fee is available at:

  • Rhode Island Convention Center
  • Providence Place Mall
  • 4 conference hotels: Westin Providence, Courtyard by Marriott, Providence Hilton, Providence Biltmore

All parking fees are subject to change without notice.

Parking at the Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC)

  • The North Garage is connected to the Westin Hotel, the Rhode Island Convention Center, and the Providence Place Mall. 
  • RICC Event Rate: $10 per day; $18 per overnight stay
  • RICC North Gargage: 401.458.6339, www.riconvention.com

Parking at the Providence Place Mall

  • The Providence Place Mall parking lot is connected to the Westin Hotel and the Rhode Island Convention Center.
  • Rates: 0-3 hours: $1; 3-4 hours: $5; 4-5 hours: $7; 5-8 hours: $10; 8-20 hours: $20; 20-24 hours: $25.
  • If you park longer than 24 hours, the cost is $25 plus additional hours at the above hourly rates.
  • Providence Place Mall: www.providenceplace.com

Parking at the Hotels
updated 04/17/12 | 02:08 PM