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    Providence Station

    3.3 (106 reviews)
    Open • 5:00 am - 11:30 pm

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    Amtrak N.E.regional, south bound to NYC
    Jen W.

    Hopped on the N.E. Regional on a Saturday morning, headed south. We booked seats in business class on a full train. Good call. I use their online ticketing and show my Eticket to the conductor when boarded. Pro tip: Booking a couple weeks in advance can save money on the ticket. Tracks are down one level from the waiting area. There is an elevator down to the tracks and you have just enough time to get down there once the track is assigned. Pro tip: business class is at the end of the train and the N.E.Regional is a looooonnnnnggg train. Once down the steps, turn to your right and head toward the end of the platform. The train only stops a couple minutes. The ticket window at this station opens 5am on week days and 6am week ends. They close around 11pm every day. An automated ticket machine which accepts credit cards is available near the vending machines. Speaking of which many are still cash only, but at least one vending machine accepts bank cards. Public restrooms, a cafe and newstand/gift shop round out services available. Four curved wooden seats create a circular waiting area in the middle of the terminal. Paper, plastic and aluminum can recycling bins are scattered around the edge of the terminal. An elevator to/from the parking garage below is just outside the terminal entrance. It was quiet and clean. Even the ladies room was clean although the hand dryer is broken. Electronic boards on two sides of the waiting area show on which platform your train is stopping shortly before it arrives. MBTA stops here and although a sign at the cafe states they sell tickets, an announcement states you can only buy them on the train or through the app.

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    Alan B.

    This is a nice, small train station servicing Amtrak. It's located next to the Rhode Island State House and it's only a short walk to the Providence Place Mall. The station is walking distance to restaurants and hotels, and WaterFire on the nights those fun festivities are in operation. There is a nice café there with some limited seating (Cafe LaFrance) and modern restrooms. There is a large parking garage underneath the train station. It's tight and narrow getting into the garage, and spoiler alert, this garage does fill up during the week. Overall this is a clean and well run station, and we've used it many times.

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    Steve A.

    A small train station that serves Amtrak. It also serves the commuter rail of the MBTA. Providence Station has limited amenities and food options. Finding your track is really easy because there's only a few. There's not much parking around here. It kind of is like bare bones. Maybe not quite though it seems like it. There are some cafes but they close early and often there's days when they aren't ever open. Public transportation from the station has room for improvement. There's busses but these are too infrequent if you're just going to be around here a few hours or so. Clean mostly. It only has a few tracks so it's easy to find the correct one. The food options here suck except for the French cafe so consider bringing food with you.

    Carolyn B.

    Went to Providence recently, but flew in/out of Boston's Logan Airport. Since my son left a day earlier than we did, he took the Amtrak to the airport. The place looked clean and it seemed well-maintained. It's not that we minded driving him there, but we worried about the car traffic problems that we had when picking up my daughter before. At least with the train, he didn't have that concern. There was a place to eat and a nice gift shop there. I'm sure this won't be the last time we make use of this place.

    Kevin L.

    Yep. Three stars is just about right. Non-functional Quik-Trak ticketing machines (I tried three different credit cards, and none of them were accepted). Limited seating, and limited food options (a vending machine room and Café La France). On the upside, the bathrooms are in working condition, the wi-fi is free, and ticketing agents (because, y'know, the machines don't work) are pretty efficient.

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    nice waiting area. please fix the handicap stall in the ladies room. broken tp holder, broken hand dryer.

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    Small and easy to find train station. Location is central, right by the RI State House. Very small waiting area and a cafe.

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    Ask the Community - Providence Station

    How are the two exits labeled on the inside? Is it State and City? I need to direct someone to exit where I will pick them up.

    Neil is right. But just to add a bit more information. The side that exits onto Gaspee St (which is where you'd probably meet up) is labeled STATE HOUSE - PROVIDENCE PLACE MALL. The other exit over the door shows, TO GARAGE - DOWNTOWN.

    Is there any street parking nearby?

    Cary There is street parking in front of the Train Station on both sides of the street. (Gaspee St.), You'll need coins for the meter!, although if you're there on a Sunday, parking is free. If by chance the street is full,… 

    Does it go to the zoo in Boston?

    Take either Amtrak or MBTA from Providence to Back Bay Station. Take Orange (Forest Hills) Subway Line, (2 stops) to Ruggles. Exit station at SW CORRIDOR PARK. Walk for 2 minutes and take Number 22 or Number 28 Bus to BLUE HILL AVE stop (Columbia… 

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    Review Highlights - Providence Station

    “Since my son started school at Northeastern University 4 years ago we have used the Amtrak and commuter rail much more.”

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    Took a trip into Boston and parked at this location where there is no fee. Several bus routes also…read morestop at this train station. Boston (in) bound tracks are on the parking lot side of the station. Providence (out) bound tracks are accessed using the pedestrian overpass. This is a fully 'outside' station so dress for the weather. Purchase tickets on the train. Temporary bathrooms and portajohns are currently available for customer use while a permenant bathroom facility is constructed. A metal fence seperates parking from the station and buses. Walk toward the left side of the fence, near the bathrooms, to enter. Bicycle parking is located by the bus stops. The station is in good condition. A few restaurants, bars and visitor info center are within a 15 minute walk of the station. Check the MBTA website for schedules, routes, prices and delays.

    I use this station a lot to head to Boston and I deeply enjoy it. It's nice and spacious, there's…read moretons of parking, since they made the second parking lot, there's camera everywhere not sure if they work but love that being there. They have bus stops here as well, and places to leave your bikes. I see patrol coming around often. They do have porter potties which I don't like but it will do when you have no choice. You can get dropped off or drive in and leave your car. It's much nicer and so much closer with it being located in Pawt/CF.

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    Pawtucket Central Falls Train Station - Outbound side (to Boston) closest to parking. Sky bridge to inbound trains

    Outbound side (to Boston) closest to parking. Sky bridge to inbound trains

    Pawtucket Central Falls Train Station - Buses stop at train station. Good amount of parking.

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    MBTA South Attleboro Commuter Station - View from the commuter rail

    MBTA South Attleboro Commuter Station

    1.8(14 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    This one conductor lady was very rude it was like she didn't want to be here and had an attitude…read morewith everyone. I am pretty sure the staff here are well aware of who I am talking about. Doing a job that must deal with so many people you can't come in with a bad attitude. And the excuse of someone else setting her off is not the case because she got on the train in Providence and her attitude began from then on. Looking on my ticket I see her conductor number 613013 just in case there is a misunderstanding of who I am talking about. She is on the 6a.m. train from Providence to South Station.

    Can someone please answer to me what the point is of having a huge lot and not allowing overnight…read moreparking? Am I missing something? What a waste! My friend and I went to Boston for the weekend via the "T". This is not my first time taking the "T" but it was the first time I drove there without being dropped off. Being the super organized person that I am, I planned everything down to the last detail. I checked the MBTA website for parking information at the South Attleboro station to compare it to boarding the train in Providence, as both stops happen to be about the same distance from my home. The only information listed stated that parking was $4.00 per day and managed by a separate company called "Laz" (so this is how they separate themselves from the parking company's unfair policies). Upon arriving, I picked the spot, checked my space number, and inserted $10.00 into this ridiculously outdated contraption. Thinking $4.00 per day and then just not having the change in ones, I succumbed to the additional $2.00 (big deal, I thought). So what happens after over-paying my parking and arriving the next afternoon to get my car? You guessed it, parking ticket! This ticket doesn't give you an option to call and explain, just the option to appeal and if your appeal is denied you are charged a $20.00 surcharge. Also, if you opt to pay by phone or internet you are charged a $3.50 surcharge, plus the $1 fee that is already added for the fact that you got the ticket in the first place. Now I'm faced with a little dilemma, do I mail a check in for $5.00 (potentially risking it being misplaced) or appeal and potentially be charged more and/or deal with traffic court? Any logical person will just pay the ticket, and this is what angers me most, they back you into a corner. The website does not mention that there is no overnight parking. There are not any readily noticeable signs that read no overnight parking as I was sure to check after receiving the ticket. Alas, there is a small section on the white sign near the outdated parking contraption on the bottom left that reads "No Overnight Parking". Unlucky for me I guess, as people were blocking that bottom portion of the sign as they stood to pay that morning. So thanks South Attleboro Station for all together charging me $15 for parking. The amount is not large but the inconvenience hugely unnecessary.

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    MBTA South Attleboro Commuter Station
    MBTA South Attleboro Commuter Station

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    Green Shuttle - "Emerald Class" vehicle (Lexus RX 450 Hybrid)

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    4.7(15 reviews)
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    First time to use a carvedilol right service service. I wrote a super review for the trip to Logan…read more The return trip the morning that THE BLIZZARD was to start really really impressed us. Our plane was 4 hours late arriving after midnight on Sunday. David was right there in one of their wonderful cars . He was phenomenal and delivered us to the Cape at 2:30a.m. and was charming. He carried our bags inside for us, and he still had an hour+ ride to his home. I need to mention that we are elderly and should not have worried that someone would be there. They were there and with chocolates!!

    All I can say is WOW! My daughter was traveling alone and I was looking for a ride service that was…read moretrustworthy and reliable. I found that and so much more. Dean (the owner) reached out to me personally to go over any questions or concerns that I had. He even shared his phone number in case something else came up. He was always responsive, professional, and very kind. My daughter's driver, Todd, went above and beyond. He reached out in advance with his phone number, willing to answer any questions I might have. He kept me updated on her flight. He not only got her to campus safely, but waited while she got checked in, took her bags to her dorm, and sent us a pic of her in her new space. It was so much more than we could have hoped for. My daughter was delighted with the surprise of chocolates and water in the car and she loved chatting with Todd. He is an absolute gem. I wish I could give this company more than 5 stars. Truly. If you need a ride and you're around the Providence/Boston area-don't hesitate to give them a call. You won't be disappointed!

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    Green Shuttle - Our all hybrid fleet.  Saving the planet one ride at a time

    Our all hybrid fleet. Saving the planet one ride at a time

    Green Shuttle - One of our "basic green" Camry hybrids with one of our drivers, Bob T

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    One of our "basic green" Camry hybrids with one of our drivers, Bob T

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    Lyft

    2.2(39 reviews)
    1.3 mi•Elmhurst

    Lyft is convenient, but their customer service is absolutely horrible. I feel like you never know…read morehow much they're going to charge you. You're at the mercy of them charging you even if you have credits and they didn't apply them. They won't apply them retroactively regardless of the mistake happening on their end. Getting a hold of customer service is difficult. You have to jump the hurdle of the chat bot and a live agent is only available over chat. The live agents rarely resolve your issue. I've had to go through my bank several times for disputes. It's exhausting and makes me anxious when I consider ordering transportation from them again.

    I had a driver ignore my repeated attempts to let me out. I ended up getting out at a main…read moreintersection. I started opening the door and he finally pulled over. I thought he couldn't speak english, perhaps that is why, but when I opened that door he spoke english I reported the driver, their customer service was horrid. Your driver practically kidnapped me, and i then had to get another ride and it cost me more money. I asked for a refund, and they said my ride was completed, no refund but as a courtesy, they would refund me 15.00. That doesnt quite feel like they give a crap. I explained why they should pay for part of the next ride too, and instead, they credited me 14.00, less than what they originally offered. Their driver left me shaken at a major intersection calling for another ride, canceling because it is the same drive who drove me over a mile saying stop. I forgot my keys at work, which is how this started. I had told the driver but he pulled off anyway. I was begging for him to let me out or turn around. He kept saying okay but just disregarded my repeated pleas. I just asked for my money back, and you treated me that way. Doing what I should have done originally. Going to the police, filing a report, and contacting an attorney. Was it really worth this? This was a safety issue​​

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    Lyft
    Lyft
    Lyft

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