Just an hour from Boston and three hours from New York City, Providence is a capital that is easy to get to and easy to get around in.  Providence offers convenient highway access and fast and reliable train and bus services. 

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION - BUS & TROLLEY SERVICES
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) offers multiple mobility options including:

• Fixed-route bus service statewide:  view schedules and fares
• ProvidenceLINK Trolley:  view fares and schedule (RICC is on the 92 Green Line)
• Flex Service serving suburban communities:  find out about reserving a seat and view FlexZone Maps by clicking on your suburban comunity: Narragansett, Pascoag/Slatersville, South Aquidneck, Woonsocket, West Warwick, Kingston, and Westerly

For additional questions, please contact RIPTA directly:
Phone: (401) 781-9400 | Fax: (401) 784-9535
Website: www.ripta.com 

RAIL SERVICE - AMTRAK & MBTA

• AMTRAK: Providence is located on Amtrak's Northeast Corridor between Washington DC/New York City and Boston.  High speed Acela Express train service transports passengers from New York City to Providence in about two and a half hours.   For rates, schedules, passenger information or tickets call 1-800-USA-RAIL or visit www.Amtrak.com/visitri for special "Visit Rhode Island" rates. 
• MBTA (The Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority):  MBTA runs low cost commuter trains to Providence from Boston and other points in Massachusetts. MBTA recently opened a new rail service between the airport and downtown Providence. For more information, call 1-800-392-6100 or visit www.MBTA.com for schedules and fares.  See Rail Fares and Zone Maps >>