Travel + Accommodations
Parking
The Rhode Island Convention Center has a convenient parking garage attached to the building. The garage can be accessed from West Exchange Street. Parking on the 4th floor of the North Garage will allow you to walk directly on to the 3rd Floor of the RI Convention Center. You can then take the escalator or elevator to the 5th floor Ballroom.
Parking fees, hours and more information can be found at the RI Convention Center website.
Amtrak Train to Providence
Providence Amtrak Station
100 Gaspee Street
Providence, RI 02903
1-800-872-7245
Taxi Companies
Cabs are usually available outside of the train station building and you should be able to catch one at curbside.
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Providence Taxi: 401-255-2050
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Corporate Taxi: 401-271-2228
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Angell St. Cab: 401-273-2222
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Big Daddy Taxi: 401-274-1101
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Corporate Taxi: 401-271-2228
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UBER.com is fast in Providence!
Flying in to Providence
T. F. Green Airport (PVD)
2000 Post Rd
Warwick, RI 02886
401-737-8222
Accommodations
Hotels closest to the RI Convention Center and RISD campus:
Location
Rhode Island Convention Center
One Sabin Street
Providence, RI 02903
The Rhode Island Convention Center is a quick walk from RISD Campus, downtown hotels and the train station.
Please use Google Maps or your GPS to find directions.
Follow posted signs within the Convention Center that will direct you to the 5th floor Ballroom and Rotunda for the Networking Reception, Design Portfolio Review and Recruiting Day events.
A RISD Campus Map can be found here.