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Providence Station - MBTA & Amtrak (PVD)
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Downtown Providence, Providence
"Visit Cafe France for a delicious breakfast or meal for the road."(17 Tips)
"accurate on the MBTA app rather than the website."(6 Tips)
"The Autumn Harvest at Cafe La France was delicious."(37 Tips)
"Best train station sandwich I've ever had."(7 Tips)
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MBTA Commuter Rail double decker cars with a curved stairway have electrical outlets. Straight stairs means wifi is available. No cars have both outlets and wifi.Upvoted 2 days ago
Acela Express is late alot. If it's departure time is close to the mbta commuter rail departure time, take the mbta. They'll arrive in Boston at the same time and it's 7.75 vs $14-$37
Cafe La France is one of the best sandwich shoppes around, train station or no train station - staff is amazing, and so friendly, ingredients are locally sourced, the whole place is like an oasis.
Crystal KusmaMarch 17, 2012If you are traveling on Saturday or Sunday, you can park at the state house up the street and walk down the hill to the station. Skip mall, garage, and street parking!
kenny tseMay 7, 2013Skip the unhealthy microwaved stuff you get on the train! Customize your Panini at Cafe La France and take it to go for your trip.
Edward JensenMay 21, 2011There's a great view of the Rhode Island state capitol just as you're leaving the station on your way north to Boston. It's off the left side of the train. Get your cameras ready!
For MBTA tickets, it's cash only or you can use the MBTA app. There's an ATM nearby if needed ($3.99 fee).- For MBTA tickets, it's cash only or you can use the MBTA app. There's an ATM nearby if needed ($3.99 fee).
- Use the mTicket app to purchase ahead of time; tickets don't correlate to a specific departure time.
So if you buy your tickets for the MBTA Commuter Rail at Cafe La France it's cash only however if you download the MBTA app you can pay with your credit card!- Visit Cafe France for a delicious breakfast or meal for the road. #gf bread available!
Andrew CatauroApril 9, 2013Awesome old school flap display by Solari is still hanging on in the rotunda, transmitting the calming sound of train status updates... except when the update is that your train is late(r)
Mark SullivanNovember 1, 2021Beautiful station, it would be nice if the posted which street the two exits went to though.
Carly HeitlingerFebruary 4, 2015Stop by cafe la France to get a snack for your ride. The breakfast sandwiches are great!
Thankyou to the train that takes my darling girl home safe - I hope she gets to sleep on the way back to the city
Hard RockerSeptember 22, 2014Ample seating in the lobby. Nice view of the State House. Shopping mall nearby.
ConnorAugust 3, 2014Be sure to use the elevator if you have a lot of luggage. Way better than the stairs.
I've talked to several locals who had no idea there was a parking structure. Enter at the corner of Park Row and Finance Way, but be prepared. It's pricey!
What does this place have against using the new fangled financial advancement known as credit cards?! Also, the sticky buns at Cafe La France are quite scrumptious. Ask to have it heated, if possible
Grab a coffee or latte at Cafe La France before boarding. Also grab a water here - cheaper than on board.
Cafe la France is a great morning spot for breakfast sandwiches and coffee.
Eric OMay 19, 2012If you're picking someone up and you're early, there are usually a few meters open just to the south of the station.
If you don't like the urine smell in the men's room or the graffiti on the mirror..... You'll LOVE the pubic hair on TOP of the urinals..... How did it get there???
Still under construction but both stateside and cityside entrances are now open again.
- Kevin LukAugust 7, 2011Pricey but surprisingly tasty food at the Cafe La France. Best train station sandwich I've ever had.
Get here early tonight for Water Fire. To get a good place to park
Buy tickets at the cafe or on your phone for convenience. Plenty of trains to and from Boston during the week.
Ben RobertsDecember 8, 2011The food at cafe la France is from the cupcakerie and seven stars bakery. Definitely worth a stop- As of January 1, 2016 the garage is still closed with no warning until you get to the entrance. Plan ahead.
John O'ConnorMarch 18, 2012The cafe here has great everything bagels - They covered in poppyseeds on top and bottom!
No need to buy ticket with cash or wait in line now. Use the MBTA iOS app and buy ticket with credit card on the go.
MBTA had a new app where you can pay with your card and show them that you paid by going to " my tickets" if heading to Boston this feature is not available till end of November... No more waiting
Amtrak people are probably the most unpleasant people I've ever has the displeasure to interact with.
SamsoniteMay 3, 2011This is the third train station for Providence. The first one burned down in 1896 from a fire, and the second was replaced by a redevelopment project in 1986. Third time's a charm!
SarahJune 1, 2013The cafe isn't open after 5 on weekends...so get decent food elsewhere before you head to the train!
Cafe LaF is fine. Not cheap but good/healthy options. Buy tix online to speed process.- 2 day sunshine visit with our darling Izabelle 💗🎉🌺🎶🌹Ox
- Enter the men's room if you have a gas mask only. Also bring la cash to cafe la France if you want la ticket
- Some double-decker MBTA trains have electrical outlets by the table seats. just look by the wall under the tables.
Ty DuganMarch 15, 2013Get cash for MBTA. They're no Metro-North. You actually buy your tix at the cafe
TriciaApril 2, 2013Get the mbta app for Android or iOS and you can buy your tickets from your phone. No more worrying about cash.
Paula AbilheiraMarch 5, 2012Buy tix at the cafe. Cheaper, but cash only. Also, go to far right cashier, as that is where they sell the tix.
Don't plan on being able to park at the train station after the morning rush-hour. There is a garage onsite and a lot nearby, both are normally full and expensive. Better off cabbing or parking @mall
The people that run the parking garage are nice.
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Providence Station - MBTA & Amtrak (PVD)
100 Gaspee St
Providence, RI 02903
United States
Providence, RI 02903
United States
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- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 AM–11:30 PM
(401) 727-7388
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