r/comiccon • u/RemarkableFig7447 • Oct 24 '25

Rhode Island Comic Con Rhode Island Comic Con 2025

Hello everyone, I’m from the state of Connecticut and as such, this would be my first time going to this comic con. I’m obviously very excited to dress up meet fellow cosplayers, and I am trying to hopefully get a picture with a celebrity. Having said that, my question is this: is it better to take the train to Rhode Island or to park? And is there anything I should know for my first time?

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u/boston_bat Oct 24 '25

Doesn’t really make a difference for this show, I’d say whatever is most convenient and economical for you. The convention center and mall both have huge garages. Mall garage is a beat cheaper IIRC, and you can walk right through the mall itself and take the skywalk to the convention center. The train station is also right there though, 10 min or less walk.

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u/RemarkableFig7447 Oct 24 '25

My only concern with parking is if it gets super busy and well… There is no parking. Because like I said, this is my first time going, so my thought process was with events like this, parking for all I know could fill up quicker than you think.

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u/boston_bat Oct 24 '25

Fair concern. I admittedly haven’t been in a few years, but have driven down from Boston with no issues in the past. The mall garage alone is truly massive. I think they actually let you reserve parking through the RICC website site too, but could be wrong. The train station is really convenient too though if you want to play it safe.

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u/RemarkableFig7447 Oct 24 '25

I was going to ask, what would everyone suggest in terms of getting there? Driving or taking the train

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u/viper2x21 Oct 24 '25

I drive in from NJ and use Spot Hero to reserve a spot in nearby garages. Haven’t had issues and I normally arrive 12-1.

Edit: Just saw you’re going on Saturday. I go on Fridays so take that as you will

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u/RemarkableFig7447 Oct 24 '25

I could always leave earlier. That’s what I was planning on probably doing anyway if I was driving.

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u/RhodyRetro Nov 01 '25

Parking will 100% not be a concern. Between the mall and convention center parking, you will 100% find a spot I have never had this be a problem and I have lived here in Rhode Island my entire life and frequent Providence for major events such as RI ComicCon (been going for 8 years) and other major events like WWE, Sports, etc.

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u/RemarkableFig7447 Nov 01 '25

That actually helps mate, thank you. (Hearing it from someone who lives in Rhode Island). I did find a LAZ parking spot near the convention center too