Travel and transport agencies Rhode Island

Greyhound is the main bus company in the country. It serves all major and mid-size American cities. The buses are modern and rather well equipped, they usually have wifi as well as toilets in the back of the vehicle. It is best to book your trip in advance on the website, to make sure you have a seat at the time of your choice and to save a few dollars. There is at least one daily bus to Providence from Boston South Station. It takes about 1 hour to get there.

The shuttle boat makes the tour of Newport harbour in 55 minutes. It makes 7 stops at Perrotti Park, Bowen's Wharf, Ann Street Pier, International Yacht Resoration School (IYRS), Admiral's dock, Fort Adams and Goat Island. It operates only during the warmer weather from mid-May to mid-October and offers hourly departures from Perrotti Park. The shuttle takes almost an hour to complete the loop. It's a convenient and unusual way to get around Newport, since you can get on and off at will all day long.

Although the city can be easily visited on foot, there are buses and trams that criss-cross the city from Kennedy Plaza, the nerve centre of Providence. They are operated by the city's public transport system, Rhode Island Public Transportation (RIPTA). Providence has no subway lines. While taking the bus is not dangerous, it is important to be vigilant as buses are not always well frequented.

Ferries connect Point Judith to the island every day of the year. Fast ferries make the crossing in 30 minutes, while traditional ferries take almost an hour. Traditional ferries are the only boats capable of carrying vehicles on the island, so you'll need to take one of these if you plan to explore Block Island by car. There are also fast ferry connections from Newport and Fall River, but these are only available between June and September on a daily basis.