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  1. yaguri avatar

    Re: Atlantic City

    by yaguri 22 May 2012

    Flying ain't that great an option, actually. The only airline that flies to Atlantic City is Spirit, which doesn't fly from Providence.…

  2. lajetee avatar

    Atlantic City

    by lajetee 21 May 2012

    Hi All, What is the best way to get from Providence, RI to Atlantic City? Thanks for your advice!

  3. squirrelindaworld avatar

    Re: Providence Rhode Island to New York transportation.

    by squirrelindaworld 16 May 2012

    As of May 16th 2012 Megabus does serve NYC to Providence, RI . . and its quicker than Greyhound. greyhound Travel time is 5H, 45M, Megabus…

  4. ianw6705 avatar

    RE: Trip to Boston

    by ianw6705 07 May 2012

    We just stayed on I-95 - for once an interstate takes the scenic route - ducking off to visit New Haven, Yale, Mystic, Providence, Newport,…

  5. yofletch avatar

    RE: Budget East coast

    by yofletch 13 March 2012

    SAZMOSES, Orlando is easier than you think....here goes You can fly non-stop from Providen…

  6. mrpenney avatar

    RE: New England Roadtrip Summer 2012

    by mrpenney 12 March 2012

    >Any suggestions on the Rhode Island breakpoint - Providence / Newport / Mystic? >Newport is my preferred, though a slight detour compared…

  7. bzookaj avatar

    RE: New England Roadtrip Summer 2012

    by bzookaj 12 March 2012

    >Sat - Sun - Boston >Mon - Thurs - Cape Cod and Nantucket / Martha's Vinyard (visit to one of these islands) I would leave for the Cape…

  8. bzookaj avatar

    RE: New England Roadtrip Summer 2012

    by bzookaj 10 March 2012

    >Cape Cod (3 - 4 nights including some time on Martha's Vinyard and Nantucket) >Boston and surroundings e.g. cambridge (2 nights) I'd…

  9. montereyjack avatar

    RE: One city per letter...

    by montereyjack 10 March 2012

    Much harder to follow the rules. Ann Arbor, MI Baltimore, MD Cape May, NJ Denver, CO Emmaus, PA Fayetteville, NC Grant's Pass, OR …

  10. Caballero avatar

    Re: Military bases I've been on

    by Caballero 11 February 2012

    Providence and Long Beach Navy Bases, one Navy Radio Station, 4 ships and called at numerous Ports

  11. ManchVegas avatar

    RE: I can't believe.....

    by ManchVegas 04 February 2012

    I've been to 5 Cher concerts BTW. 2 in Manchester, 2 in Worcester and 1 in Providence. I shit you not.

  12. Christnp avatar

    RE: Winter in New England

    by Christnp 02 February 2012

    Newport RI is a great place to visit. Providence is not all that interesting.

  13. SusieGirl7 avatar

    RE: Winter in New England

    by SusieGirl7 02 February 2012

    Rhode Island is part of New England. There is Providence - the capital of RI. You can occupy yourself there for a day or so. Not sure…

  14. tiltedflipcurves avatar

    RE: Boston somewhere? Washington dc New York

    by tiltedflipcurves 16 January 2012

    Look into flying Southwest Airlines from Providence, Manchester, or Boston to DC area = BWI or IAD. They sell through their own website/tel…

  15. Moethebartender avatar

    RE: Why Can't Liberals Get Their Own Holiday?

    by Moethebartender 10 December 2011

    Since this needs to revisited every year and because Baio is cooling his heels in Mexico at the moment, here's the gift I know he would…

  16. Christnp avatar

    Re: Two month US tour - your thoughts?

    by Christnp 05 December 2011

    With your interests, you may want to spend more time in Montreal. The underground city is somewhat unique and will give you a break from…

  17. nrclibn avatar

    RE: Two month US tour - your thoughts?

    by nrclibn 04 December 2011

    "P-town" as in Provincetown, Massachusetts (reply #2) is not the same as Providence, Rhode Island (original post). Nonetheless, in early…

  18. nrclibn avatar

    RE: Round the World Itinerary – Help in Critiquing Please?

    by nrclibn 14 November 2011

    Not sure what you're hoping to find in Providence. I would replace those 2 days completely with more time in Canada. Halifax and the aforeme…

  19. OgieOglithorpe2 avatar

    RE: Baltimore

    by OgieOglithorpe2 09 October 2011

    Really. Providence is very likely the most corrupt city in the country. There's a lot of competition for that distinction but they are…

  20. OgieOglithorpe2 avatar

    RE: Baltimore

    by OgieOglithorpe2 09 October 2011

    Boston, Denver, Atlanta and Hartford are obvious but that's about all I can think of. Salt Lake I guess. Probably Boise and Providence…

  21. markfawkner avatar

    RE: Transportation from Providence to Logan Airport

    by markfawkner 03 October 2011

    Sure Taxi is expensive but since the measure hasn't been defined in terms of cost, taxi is transparently best. That Japanese massaged…

  22. nilsy avatar

    RE: Transportation from Providence to Logan Airport

    by nilsy 03 October 2011

    From South Station its much easier to take the Silver Line to Logan. (to take the Blue Line you'd need to take the Red Line to either…

  23. mrpenney avatar

    RE: What to see between NY & Boston

    by mrpenney 30 September 2011

    >Newport RI and its "cottages" (gilded age mansions) is definitely worth seeing, and I'd bet (but you'll need to research) that tours…

  24. nilsy avatar

    RE: Transportation from Providence to Logan Airport

    by nilsy 27 September 2011

    Greyhound Bus goes from Providence to Logan, but only a few times a day. Cost ~$20-25. This can take a couple of hours. Amtrak goes…

  25. mattlv avatar

    RE: Transportation from Providence to Logan Airport

    by mattlv 27 September 2011

    A taxi would cost about $200. There's a direct bus I think from the Providence train station to Logan.

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