Brown University
(345 Brook St, Providence, RI 02912)
The 2026 National Research Conference will be hosted at Brown University. Please read this page carefully to help plan your trip. Attendees are responsible for planning their own travel and accommodations.
Travel Directions
Please read below to find directions to Brown University from nearby areas on the East Coast. To fly in, T.F. Green International Airport is located about 15 minutes away by car. Please note that all attendees are responsible for booking their own travel.
From Connecticut
By Train
- Depart from your nearest Amtrak station (e.g., New Haven, Stamford, or Hartford).
- Take the Amtrak Northeast Regional or Acela to Providence Station (PVD).
- Travel time: ~1.5 - 2.5 hours.
- From Providence Station, take a taxi/rideshare (~10 min) or RIPTA Bus 1, 32, or 33 (~15 min).
By Bus
- Greyhound or Peter Pan Bus Lines offer service from major cities to Providence.
- Travel time: ~2 - 3 hours.
- From the terminal, take a taxi/rideshare (~10 min) or RIPTA Bus 1, 32, or 33 (~15 min).
By Car
- From New Haven or Hartford, take I-95 North towards Providence (~85-100 miles).
- In Providence, take Exit 22A-22B-22C toward Downtown.
- Merge onto Memorial Boulevard, turn left onto Washington Street, and follow signs to 69 Brown Street, Providence, RI.
Parking: Metered parking is available on College Hill. Visitor parking is available at the Power Street and Lot 68 garages.
From Boston
By Train
- Depart from South Station via Amtrak or from South Station/Back Bay via MBTA Commuter Rail.
- Travel time (Amtrak): ~45 min - 1 hour.
- Travel time (MBTA): ~1 hour 10 minutes.
- From Providence Station, take a taxi/rideshare (~10 min) or RIPTA Bus 1, 32, or 33 (~15 min).
By Bus
- Peter Pan or Greyhound from South Station Bus Terminal to Downtown Providence.
- Travel time: ~1 - 1.5 hours.
- From the terminal, take a taxi/rideshare (~10 min) or RIPTA Bus 1, 32, or 33 (~15 min).
By Car
- Take I-93 South to I-95 South toward Providence (~50 miles).
- In Providence, take Exit 22A-22B-22C toward Downtown.
- Merge onto Memorial Boulevard, turn left onto Washington Street, and follow signs to 69 Brown Street, Providence, RI.
Parking: Metered parking is available on College Hill. Visitor parking is available at the Power Street and Lot 68 garages.
From Pennsylvania
By Train
- Depart from Philadelphia's 30th Street Station or other major stations via Amtrak.
- Travel time (from Philadelphia): ~4.5 - 5 hours.
- From Providence Station, take a taxi/rideshare (~10 min) or RIPTA Bus 1, 32, or 33 (~15 min).
By Bus
- Greyhound or Peter Pan from major cities to Downtown Providence.
- Travel time (from Philadelphia): ~6.5 - 7 hours.
- From the terminal, take a taxi/rideshare (~10 min) or RIPTA Bus 1, 32, or 33 (~15 min).
By Car
- From Philadelphia, take I-95 North (~260 miles, ~4.5 - 5 hours).
- From Pittsburgh, take I-76 East to I-95 North (~480 miles, ~8 - 9 hours).
- In Providence, take Exit 22A-22B-22C toward Downtown and follow signs to 69 Brown Street.
Parking: Metered parking is available on College Hill. Visitor parking is available at the Power Street and Lot 68 garages.
From New York
By Train
- Depart from Penn Station via Amtrak Northeast Regional or Acela.
- Travel time: ~2.5 - 3 hours.
- From Providence Station, take a taxi/rideshare (~10 min) or RIPTA Bus 1, 32, or 33 (~15 min).
By Bus
- Peter Pan or Greyhound from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Downtown Providence.
- Travel time: ~3 - 4 hours.
- From the terminal, take a taxi/rideshare (~10 min) or RIPTA Bus 1, 32, or 33 (~15 min).
By Car
- Take I-95 North from NYC through Connecticut to Providence.
- In Providence, take Exit 22A-22B-22C toward Downtown.
- Merge onto Memorial Boulevard, turn left onto Washington Street, and follow signs to 69 Brown Street.
Parking: Metered parking is available on College Hill. Visitor parking is available at the Power Street and Lot 68 garages.