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Location_And_Getting_There - Brown University
Directions for Visitors to Brown
To view Directions & Parking information in a printable PDF, click http://www.brown.edu/Administration/Admission/visitbrown/Directions_and_Parking.
By Plane - T. F. Green Airport is located about ten miles south of Providence. The most economical way of transportation to the campus is by shuttle (Airport Limousine Co.), which leaves the airport on the hour and arrives on campus about 15 minutes later.
By Train/Bus - The train terminal is located in Providence's downtown district. From there, you should take a cab to campus. The Bonanza bus terminal is located to the north of downtown and provides a free shuttle to Kennedy Plaza. From there, you can either walk "up the hill" (about 10 to 15 minutes), or take a bus or cab to campus.
By Automobile -
(Note: Construction projects in the city may require adjustments to the routes below.)
*** Due to construction on I-90, please allow extra travel time if coming from Boston. ***
From the north and south: If traveling on I-95 South, move into the second lane from the far left as soon as you see the State Capitol building. From I-95 North, move into the right lane and stay there. Follow signs for I-195 East. Once on the ramp for I-195 East, move over all the way to the right as soon as possible. Take exit 1, Downtown Providence. Follow the exit ramp to the first light. Turn right onto Dyer Street. At the third light turn right onto College Street. At the next light, go straight up the hill. Continue straight at the stop sign halfway up the hill. At the top of the hill, where College Street intersects with Prospect Street, you will see Brown’s Van Wickle Gates. Turn left onto Prospect Street. At the next light, turn right onto Waterman Street. At the second light, turn right onto Brook Street. The visitor parking lot will be on your left immediately after turning onto Brook Street.
From the east: Follow I-195 West until exit 2, South Main Street. Travel down South Main Street to the first light. Turn right onto College Street. At the next stop sign, go straight up the hill. At the top of the hill, you will see Brown’s Van Wickle Gates. Turn left onto Prospect Street. At the next light, turn right onto Waterman Street. At the second light, turn right onto Brook Street. The visitor parking lot will be on your left immediately after turning onto Brook Street.
From the northwest: Follow Route 146 to I-95 South. Once on I-95 South, follow the directions above (from the north and south).
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