Providence Party Bus & Charter Bus Rentals
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Booking a Party Bus Rental in Providence Has Never Been Easier
{{COMPANY}} is a comparison and quote-request website for group ground transportation in Providence and the surrounding region. It is not a local bus company, does not own or operate any vehicles, and does not run trips directly. What it does do is connect you — through one quick form or a phone call to 774-436-8070 — to a network of bus operators and booking companies ready to handle your group's transportation needs across Rhode Island and Southern New England.
Here's what that means in practice: you describe your trip once, and you get back options — different bus types, amenity levels, and price ranges — instead of calling company after company and juggling quotes that never line up. Whether you need a 14-passenger Sprinter limo for a small birthday group, a 25-passenger party bus for a bachelorette party crawling Atwells Avenue, or a 56-passenger motorcoach shuttling corporate attendees between the Rhode Island Convention Center and downtown hotels, {{COMPANY}} makes it easy to see what's available, compare your choices, and move forward with the option that fits your group and your budget.
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Through a network of bus companies serving the Providence area, you can compare 14-passenger Sprinter limos, Sprinter vans, 15–35 passenger minibuses, 15- to 50-passenger party buses, and 40–56 passenger charter buses — all with all-inclusive pricing available in seconds. Browse the full selection of bus types to find the right fit for your group.
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Your Providence Bus Rental With Popular Amenities
Party buses in Providence typically come stocked for a night out — a full-length bar, color-changing LED lighting, Bluetooth sound, flat-panel TVs, and wraparound perimeter seating. For smaller groups, Sprinter limos and executive vans offer leather seating, individual charging ports, and tinted privacy windows that work well for wedding day transportation or airport runs. Full-size charter buses are built for longer hauls and larger groups, with reclining seats, overhead storage, climate control, WiFi, power outlets, onboard restrooms, and undercarriage luggage bays for bags and equipment.
Amenities vary by vehicle and operator, but comparing options across multiple bus companies through worcesterpartybuscompany.com makes it easy to match the right bus to your specific itinerary. Call 774-436-8070 for help finding the setup that fits.
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Amenities listed above are just common types of features available on party buses. Because we are a lead referral website and do not directly own or operate buses, exact vehicle features vary by provider and availability. After you submit your quote request, you will see a results page to browse your available options. To confirm the exact amenities included on a specific bus, simply call 774-436-8070.
See Providence Party Bus Rental Prices
Pricing for party bus and charter bus rentals in Providence varies based on vehicle size, the time of year, and your itinerary. To give you an idea of what to budget: 14-passenger Sprinter limos typically run $170–$344/hour; 15–20 passenger party buses run $204–$378/hour; 20–30 passenger party buses run $244–$414/hour; 35–50 passenger party buses and minibuses run $294–$490/hour; and 40–56 passenger charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day.
These are example ranges to help you plan — not locked-in rates. Your actual quote will depend on your specific date, headcount, and itinerary. High-demand dates like prom season (May in Rhode Island), WaterFire illumination nights, and New Year's Eve tend to push pricing toward the top of those ranges and reduce availability fast.
Call 774-436-8070 anytime for a free, all-inclusive quote, or use the online tool for pricing in under 30 seconds. Check out our party bus prices page to learn more.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
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| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $170 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $187 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $113 – $246+ | $147 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $158 – $327+ | $162 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. These figures are not current market data, exact quotes, or guaranteed ranges. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 774-436-8070. | |||
Compare Multiple Quotes for Your Providence Bus Rental Online
Finding the right bus for a Providence group trip means comparing more than just a price — you want the right size, the right amenities, and a vehicle available on your specific date. worcesterpartybuscompany.com makes that comparison fast and easy. Instead of calling individual bus companies, describing your trip from scratch each time, and trying to match up quotes built with different assumptions, you fill out one form and see your options side by side.
Through a large network of bus companies serving Providence and the surrounding region, you get access to everything from a 15-passenger party bus for a small birthday group to a fleet of charter buses for a Rhode Island Convention Center conference shuttle. The website works day and night, so you can compare pricing at midnight if you need to, and live agents are available at 774-436-8070 to help you talk through your options and build a package that works for your headcount, your date, and your budget.
Custom packages — one-way runs, round-trips, multi-stop pub crawls, and multi-day arrangements — are all available. Whatever your group has planned in Providence, from a WaterFire evening on the river to a trip up to see the Worcester Red Sox at Polar Park, worcesterpartybuscompany.com helps you get it organized quickly. Call 774-436-8070 to get started, or use the online tool for instant availability right now.
Group Transportation Services Available in Providence
worcesterpartybuscompany.com makes it easy to find, compare, and request transportation for any event across Providence and Rhode Island! From airport transfers and wedding shuttles to bachelorette parties, prom, sporting events, concerts, corporate shuttles, and school field trips — whatever brings your group together in Providence, there's a bus in the network ready for it. Call 774-436-8070 to get your group moving today!

Providence Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) (2000 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886) sits about 10 miles south of downtown Providence on I-95 in Warwick — a short run that still gets backed up on northbound I-95 during peak travel windows, especially on holiday Sundays. For group pickups, commercial buses use the ground transportation area on the baggage claim level. Have your whole group assembled with luggage before you call to confirm the bus is heading to the curb — PVD is a smaller airport, but the arrivals lane moves fast and there's no waiting room for oversized vehicles.
Review the official PVD ground transportation page for current commercial vehicle pickup instructions before you land.
Groups flying into Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) — about 50 miles north via I-95 — can also arrange a charter bus transfer directly to Providence hotels or event venues. Logan's commercial ground transportation picks up on the Lower Level of each terminal; check the official Massport ground transportation page to confirm your terminal's exact pickup point before you land. Call 774-436-8070 to arrange your Providence airport shuttle today!

Providence Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
Federal Hill is the natural anchor of any Providence bachelorette night — Atwells Avenue runs about a mile of Italian restaurants, wine bars, and cocktail lounges through one of the most walkable dining corridors in New England. Start with a pre-party dinner at one of the Hill's trattorias, then move to Fete Music Hall (103 Dike St, Providence) for dancing, and keep the evening going at downtown bars near Kennedy Plaza. The drive from your hotel to the Hill and back after midnight is exactly what a party bus is built for.
A 15- to 50-passenger party bus keeps the whole crew together between stops, with a built-in bar, LED lighting, and Bluetooth sound — and nobody has to figure out parking on Atwells or how to get home from the last stop at 2am. Newport — about 30 miles south on Route 138 over the Narragansett Bay bridge — is a classic bachelorette destination add-on, with waterfront bars, rooftop decks, and the Newport Cliff Walk. One party bus handles the full Providence-to-Newport evening in a single booking.
Call 774-436-8070 to put your night together!

Providence Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
A party bus arrival is one of the most memorable entrances you can make for a Sweet 16 or quinceañera in Providence — and the bus keeps the energy going from the first pickup to the last drop-off. Birthday party buses seating 15 to 50 are available through the network, and you can request specific colors to match your event's theme. Popular South County and Providence-area celebration venues draw groups from across Rhode Island, and the drive between a Cranston or Warwick hotel and a downtown Providence ballroom is where a party bus earns its place on the timeline.
For adult milestone birthdays, a pub crawl through the East Side — Wickenden Street's bars and the restaurant strip near Brown University on Thayer Street — or a full Federal Hill evening makes a natural Providence itinerary. Instead of asking your guests to park at separate garages and reassemble at each stop, a party bus keeps everyone together from pickup through last call. Use the online quote tool to check availability in Providence right now, or call 774-436-8070 to build a custom birthday package.

Providence Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Amica Mutual Pavilion (1 LaSalle Square, Providence, RI 02903) — formerly the Dunkin' Donuts Center — is the city's main arena, holding up to 14,000 for major touring acts. On sold-out show nights, the adjacent garages fill within the first hour of doors, and street parking on Fountain Street and Sabin Street disappears just as fast. The Providence Performing Arts Center (220 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903) hosts Broadway tours and concerts in a restored 3,200-seat theater where metered parking on Weybosset Street runs out long before curtain.
Smaller rooms like Columbus Theatre (270 Broadway) and The Strand Ballroom (79 Washington St) pull heavy crowds into corridors where street parking is practically nonexistent. A party bus rental handles drop-off at the door and picks everyone up the moment the show ends — no post-concert rideshare surge, no splitting into separate cars to find different lots. For shows at the Palladium in Worcester or an evening at the Hanover Theatre, worcesterpartybuscompany.com can set up the full Providence-to-Worcester run in one booking.
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Providence Corporate Event Transportation
The Rhode Island Convention Center (1 Sabin Street, Providence, RI 02903) connects via sky bridge to both Amica Mutual Pavilion and the Omni Providence Hotel — one of the most self-contained convention campuses in New England. But that convenience doesn't extend to parking. The surrounding downtown garages fill on high-attendance days, and Providence's one-way grid through Kennedy Plaza, Fountain Street, and Sabin Street creates real headaches for attendees arriving by car from hotels off I-95.
A shuttle circuit from nearby hotel blocks to the Sabin Street entrance cuts out the garage hunt and keeps your conference on schedule.
For executive transfers between T.F. Green Airport and downtown offices or hotel properties, a Sprinter limo or minibus handles the run with onboard WiFi and individual charging. Brown University, Johnson & Wales University, and the Providence healthcare corridor — Lifespan, Care New England — all send groups back and forth often enough that a standing shuttle arrangement makes sense. Call 774-436-8070 to discuss Providence corporate transportation and group rates.

Providence Private Event Transportation Services
WaterFire Providence is the event that defines the Providence calendar — and it's also the single biggest logistical challenge for groups visiting the city. WaterFire lights dozens of bonfires atop the Providence River from Waterplace Park through the city's walking district, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to each illumination from May through November. On WaterFire nights, parking along Memorial Boulevard fills within the first 30–45 minutes, and rideshare pricing spikes as the fires die down after midnight.
A Providence private charter bus or party bus solves this cleanly: your group boards together at a pre-arranged pickup point, gets dropped near the Waterplace Park amphitheater, and is picked up at the end of the evening. Major full illuminations in September and October sell bus inventory weeks ahead — book the moment your WaterFire date is confirmed. Other strong private event dates include Providence's St. Patrick's Day parade in March and party bus rentals tied to Rhode Island Restaurant Week, held twice annually in January and October.

Providence Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Prom season in Rhode Island runs primarily in May, and demand for party buses across Providence, Cranston, Warwick, and the surrounding communities peaks in a compressed four-to-six-week window. High schools across Providence County and Kent County schedule their proms within weeks of each other — which means the best vehicles at the best prices are claimed early. For prom: book by January or expect premium pricing or no availability.
A typical 6-hour prom rental for a Providence group — school pickup, pre-prom photo stop at Roger Williams Park, venue drop-off, and an after-party return — might run $1,800–$2,400 all-inclusive when booked four to six months early, but $2,800–$3,500+ if you're booking within a few weeks of the date. That gap is real, and it widens every year as more families learn to book ahead. worcesterpartybuscompany.com makes it easy to compare buses side by side, confirm your pickup plan, and lock in your date before the calendar fills. Call 774-436-8070 to check availability for your prom date right now.

Providence School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Roger Williams Park Zoo (1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907) is one of the oldest zoos in the United States — open year-round — with group pricing available for schools. The parking area gets congested fast on weekday mornings when multiple school groups arrive simultaneously, and Elmwood Avenue backs up significantly during the zoo's annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular in October, which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors over its month-long run. A charter bus brings your students in together, keeps chaperones with the group, and bypasses the staging queue entirely.
The RISD Museum on College Hill (20 North Main St, Providence, RI 02903) is an outstanding field trip for secondary students, and Providence Children's Museum (100 South St, Providence, RI 02903) is a natural fit for elementary groups. For longer day trips northwest along Route 146, worcesterpartybuscompany.com can set up a run to see the Worcester Red Sox at Polar Park — about 45 miles from downtown Providence. ADA-accessible buses are available through the network; just mention the need when you request your quote.
Call 774-436-8070 to get your field trip organized.

Providence Sporting Event Transportation
Providence Bruins fans at Amica Mutual Pavilion (1 LaSalle Square, Providence, RI 02903) know the drill on sold-out nights: the arena garages fill early, street parking on Fountain Street and Sabin Street is gone by puck drop, and rideshare wait times after the final buzzer stretch 20–30 minutes in a Rhode Island February. Providence College Friars basketball draws the same crowds to the same parking situation throughout the Big East season.
A party bus or charter bus rental changes the math entirely — your group pregames on board, arrives together, and has a ride home already waiting. For New England Patriots fans making the run to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA (about 28 miles north via I-95 and Route 1), a charter bus handles the notorious Route 1 postgame crawl while your group is already celebrating inside. The Foxborough stadium approach on Route 1 and Route 1A gets backed up for miles post-game — having a ride that meets you and goes means skipping that entirely.
Call 774-436-8070 or compare options online right now to lock in your game-day bus.

Providence Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Providence and the surrounding region is one of the strongest wedding markets in New England — the city itself offers downtown reception venues like The Dorrance (6 Dorrance St, Providence, RI) and Graduate Providence, while Newport's mansion district (Rosecliff, The Breakers, Marble House) draws destination weddings from across the Northeast. That geographic spread is exactly where a Providence wedding shuttle earns its place on the day-of timeline.
Getting a full guest list from a Providence hotel block to a Newport cliff-walk venue without turning it into a caravan of rental cars is a real logistical challenge. The Route 138 bridge over Narragansett Bay backs up on Friday evenings, and Newport's waterfront streets on a summer wedding Saturday are gridlocked by 5pm. A minibus or charter bus runs your entire guest list in one coordinated loop — hotel to ceremony, ceremony to reception, reception back to the hotel — on a timeline you control.
Nobody in your wedding party navigates Newport's one-way streets or hunts for parking in formalwear. A Sprinter limo handles the bridal party separately, and the whole day stays on schedule. Call 774-436-8070 to talk through your Providence wedding transportation plan.

Providence Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
Providence makes a strong home base for a Rhode Island winery or brewery tour, and the options within an hour's drive are genuinely worth the trip. Trinity Brewhouse (186 Fountain St, Providence, RI 02903) is a downtown institution that's been pouring craft beer since 1994 — a natural first stop before heading south. Newport Vineyards (909 East Main Rd, Middletown, RI 02842) and Greenvale Vineyards in Portsmouth are both on Aquidneck Island, about 35–40 minutes from Providence on Route 138, and together they make a solid half-day vineyard loop.
Proclamation Ale Company in Warwick draws beer enthusiasts from across the state and is an easy addition to a Providence-area crawl. A Providence winery tour bus keeps your group together from the first tasting to the last pour — nobody has to stay sober to navigate back to Providence, and nobody has to figure out rural Aquidneck Island roads after dark. Compare your options through worcesterpartybuscompany.com, or call 774-436-8070 to put your itinerary together.
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Providence & Beyond
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Frequently Asked Questions About Providence Party Bus Rentals
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{{COMPANY}} is an independent comparison and quote-request website for group ground transportation. It connects you with independent providers and booking companies and lets you compare party bus, charter bus, and minibus rentals in Providence through one online form, so you can weigh prices and options side by side and pick what fits your group. It is not a local bus company and does not own or operate any vehicles.
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Enter your trip details into the online form — date, group size, and pickup and drop-off locations — and you'll see different options from bus operators in the area. Compare pictures, amenities, and estimated prices in one place, then take your next step by calling 774-436-8070 or requesting a quote directly on the site.
How much does a party bus cost in Providence?
Providence party bus and charter bus rental prices vary based on vehicle size, the date, and how long you need the bus. To give you an idea: small party buses (15–20 passengers) run $204–$378/hour; mid-size (20–30 passengers) run $244–$414/hour; large party buses and minibuses (35–50 passengers) run $294–$490/hour; and full-size charter buses run $150–$300/hour or $1,200–$2,500/day. The fastest way to get an accurate number for your specific date and itinerary is to call 774-436-8070 or use the online quote tool on this website.
What is WaterFire and how does it affect party bus availability in Providence?
WaterFire Providence is an internationally recognized outdoor art installation where dozens of bonfires burn atop the Providence River basin, drawing crowds of tens of thousands to each illumination night from May through November. It's one of Rhode Island's signature events — and one of the biggest demand spikes of the year for party buses and charter buses in the city. The best vehicles for major September and October illuminations are reserved weeks in advance.
If your group is planning a WaterFire evening, book as soon as you know your date — don't wait.
Can I rent a bus from Providence to Newport?
Yes — Providence to Newport is one of the most popular routes in Rhode Island. Newport is about 30–35 miles south of Providence, roughly 40–50 minutes via I-95 south and Route 138 over the Narragansett Bay bridge. Bachelorette groups, wedding parties, and tour groups make this run regularly.
Newport's waterfront parking is extremely limited in the summer, and the city's narrow historic streets make navigating a multi-stop car caravan genuinely difficult — a party bus or minibus handles the full round-trip in one clean booking. Call 774-436-8070 to compare options for this route.
What vehicle size is right for my Providence group?
Group size is the primary factor. For a small bachelorette group of 10–14, a Sprinter limo works well and is more affordable per hour. For 15–30 people, a party bus or minibus is the right fit for a night out or event shuttle.
For 30–56 people — school trips, corporate conference shuttles, large wedding guest groups — a full-size charter bus with undercarriage storage and onboard restroom is the standard choice. When in doubt, call 774-436-8070 and a live agent can help you match your headcount to the right vehicle.
Popular Providence Party Bus Destinations
A Providence party bus itinerary can reach a wide range of venues — from downtown arenas and historic theaters to waterfront parks and nationally recognized outdoor events. Here's a look at the most popular destinations in and around the city.

Amica Mutual Pavilion
Formerly the Dunkin' Donuts Center, Amica Mutual Pavilion (1 LaSalle Square, Providence, RI 02903) is the hub of Providence's sports and entertainment calendar — home to the Providence Bruins (AHL), Providence Friars basketball (Big East), and major touring concert acts with a capacity near 14,000. On sold-out nights, the garages adjacent to LaSalle Square fill within the first hour of doors, and rideshare pickup times run long after the final buzzer or encore. A charter bus drops your whole group at the main entrance and is waiting when you walk out — no post-event parking scramble, no waiting on a surge-priced car.
Check the official Amica Mutual Pavilion parking page for current lot details before your event.
Address: 1 LaSalle Square, Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 331-6700

Rhode Island Convention Center
The Rhode Island Convention Center (1 Sabin Street, Providence, RI 02903) is the state's largest convention and meeting facility — approximately 100,000 square feet of exhibit space connected by sky bridge to both Amica Mutual Pavilion and the Omni Providence Hotel. For attendees staying at Graduate Providence or the Courtyard on Dorrance Street, a dedicated shuttle loop to the Sabin Street entrance is the cleanest solution on a busy convention day. The surrounding downtown garages charge by the hour and fill fast on major show days — one motorcoach beats paying for a dozen separate car spaces and makes sure your whole team arrives at the same time.
Review current access details on the official Convention Center parking page.
Address: 1 Sabin Street, Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 458-6000

WaterFire Providence
WaterFire Providence is the city's signature outdoor art installation — created by artist Barnaby Evans — in which dozens of bonfires burn atop the three rivers of the Providence basin, accompanied by music and performances along the surrounding walkways. Each illumination runs from dusk until after midnight, drawing enormous crowds to the Waterplace Park amphitheater and the river walk through downtown. Parking along Memorial Boulevard fills in the first 30–45 minutes on major illumination nights, and rideshare demand spikes consistently after 10pm.
Your bus can drop the group near Waterplace Park and pick up at a pre-arranged time — sidestepping the post-event scramble entirely. Check illumination dates and schedules on the official WaterFire schedule page before you plan your visit.
Address: Waterplace Park, Providence, RI 02903

Roger Williams Park & Zoo
Roger Williams Park Zoo (1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907) sits within a 435-acre Victorian landscape park in Providence's south end and is one of the oldest zoological parks in the United States, established in 1872. School group pricing is available, but the parking lot off Elmwood Avenue fills quickly on weekday mornings when multiple groups arrive in the same window. During the zoo's beloved Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular each October — which draws hundreds of thousands of visitors over its month-long run — Elmwood Avenue backs up significantly in both directions.
A charter bus deposits your entire group at the zoo entrance and bypasses that corridor entirely. Check the zoo's group visits page for current group pricing and reservation requirements before your visit.
Address: 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907 Phone: (401) 785-3510

Providence Performing Arts Center
The Providence Performing Arts Center (220 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903) is a meticulously restored 1928 theater seating approximately 3,200 that hosts Broadway touring productions, major concerts, and family events throughout its season. The PPAC sits in the heart of downtown Providence, right off Kennedy Plaza, where metered street parking on Weybosset Street and Westminster Street runs out well before curtain — enforcement runs through the evening on show nights. The closest public parking at the Burnside Park Garage fills fast on major production dates.
A minibus or party bus drops your whole group at the Weybosset Street entrance and picks up after the show — no garage scramble, no wet walk in dress shoes. Check current parking options on the official PPAC parking page.
Address: 220 Weybosset St, Providence, RI 02903 Phone: (401) 421-2787

Federal Hill (Atwells Avenue)
Federal Hill is Providence's most celebrated dining and nightlife neighborhood — a half-mile stretch of Atwells Avenue lined with Italian restaurants, wine bars, cocktail lounges, and bakeries anchored by the Piazza DePasquale and its iconic bronze pineapple arch at the entrance to the Hill. The corridor is entirely walkable once your group is on Atwells, but getting from a downtown hotel to Federal Hill and back after a long Friday evening is exactly what a party bus is built for. Venda Bar & Ristorante, Caffe Dolce Vita, and a rotating roster of Federal Hill trattorias give a group multiple reasons to make multiple stops.
Parking on the residential side streets off Atwells is heavily enforced on weekend nights and challenging for out-of-town groups. A party bus handles every pickup and drop-off while the whole group stays together from the first stop to the last.
Address: Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903