Literacy for All Conference Directions and Parking

Getting to the Literacy for All Conference

Conference Location

Rhode Island Convention Center
1 Sabin Street
Providence, Rhode Island
401.458.6000
www.riconvention.com  

Directions

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 Street
• At the next light, go right onto Sabin Street, and then 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 (four-lane road)
• Take your first right onto West Exchange Street to the Convention Center Garage

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 three hours, Monday to Friday
• 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

Air

• T.F. Green Airport is just eight 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

Bus

• Bonanza Bus Lines: 800.556.3815 or 401.454.8800; www.bonanzabus.com
• Peter Pan: 800.343.9999; www.peterpanbus.com
• Greyhound Lines: 800.231.2222 or 401.751.8800; www.greyhound.com
• Rhode Island Public Transit Authority: 401.781.9400 or 888.331.7500; www.ripta.com

Parking

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 Garage: 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

See hotel information for parking details and costs for each hotel.