Getting to New England

Bradley International Airport
Airlines: Air Canada Jazz, American, American Eagle, America West, Continental, Continental Express, Delta, Delta Song, Northwest, Skyway, Southwest, USA3000, United, United Express, US Airways, US Airways Express.
Tel: 860-292-2000
www.bradleyairport.com

Groton/New London Airport
Airlines: Action Airlines & US Airways Express
Tel: 860-445-8549
www.grotonnewlondonairport.com

Tweed-New Haven Airport
Airlines: Delta Connection & US Airways Express
Tel: 203-466-8833
www.flytweed.com

Interstate-95 provides a direct link to most points in the state.  It runs along the shoreline of the Long Island Sound, and also provides easy access to major points outside of the state such as Providence, Boston, and New York City.

Interstate-84 also provides easy access throughout the state.  It links from the I-90 at Sturbridge, MA, and continues southwest through Connecticut through to Danbury, and further into New York State.  I-84 also interchanges with I-91 at Hartford.

Interstate-91 starts in New Haven and travels north through Hartford into Massachusetts.  It connects with the Massachusetts Turnpike just north of Springfield, and continues north through New England all the way to the Canadian border.

Interstate-395 provides direct north-south access to the eastern region of Connecticut.  It begins at the Massachusetts border near Thompson in Connecticut’s northeast, and travels directly south through Mystic Country, eventually connecting with I-95 at Waterbury.

Merritt Parkway (Connecticut Route 15) provides easy traveling through the southwest region of the state.  It connects with New York’s Hutchinson River Parkway at Greenwich and continues northeast parallel with I-95.  It becomes the Wilbur Cross Parkway near Bridgeport, and then connects to the I-91 at Meriden.

Unless otherwise indicated, ferries operate year-round.  An asterisk (*) indicates seasonal or reduced service, confirm with individual companies for details.

Bridgeport, CT to Port Jefferson, NY
Bridgeport & Port Jefferson Steamship Company
Tel: 1-888-44-FERRY; 631-473-0286
www.bpjferry.com

Chester, CT to Hadlyme, CT*
Glastonbury, CT to Rocky Hill, CT
Department of Transportation,
Bureau of Aviation & Ports
Tel: 860-443-3856
www.ct.gov/dot

New London, CT to Block Island, RI
Interstate Navigation Company*
Tel: 401-783-4613 / 1-888-783-7340
www.blockislandferry.com

Norwalk, CT to Sheffield Island, CT
Day trip to tour Sheffield Island Lighthouse (stay on island approx 1 1/2 hrs)
Sound Navigation, LLC*
Tel: 203-854-4656
www.soundnavigation.com

New London, CT to Orient Point, NY
Cross Sound Ferry Services, Inc.
Tel: 860-443-5281; 631-323-2525
www.longislandferry.com

New London, CT to Fishers Island, NY
Fishers Island Ferry District
Tel: 860-442-0165; 631-788-7463
www.fiferry.com

New London, CT to Montauk, NY
Viking Fleet*
Tel: 631-668-5700
www.vikingfleet.com

Metro-North Rail Service (New Haven Line)
Travels between Grand Central Station in New York City to New Haven, with connecting service from Stamford to New Canaan, South Norwalk to Danbury, and Bridgeport to Waterbury. 
Tel: 212-532-4900; 1-800-638-7646
www.mta.nyc.ny.us/mnr

Amtrak
Travels from Penn Station in New York City to Boston, with stops along the Connecticut shoreline.  It also links at New Haven with service to Hartford and into Massachusetts. 

Amtrak’s high speed Acela Service runs daily from Washington, DC, to New York then Boston, stopping in New Haven and New London on the way. 
Tel: 1-800-USA-RAIL
www.amtrak.com

Shore Line East Commuter Rail Service
Travels Monday to Friday between New Haven and New London, providing fast and easy access to travelers.  Also provides service to and from Bridgeport and Stamford.  It connects at New Haven’s Union Station to both the Metro North Line and Amtrak services.
Tel: 203-777-7433 / 1-800-ALL RIDE
www.shorelineeast.com

The Motor Carrier Road Tax requires Passenger vehicles with seats for more than 9 passengers in addition to the driver to have a decal, including those vehicles with Connecticut license plates.  Each vehicle is subject to a $10 annual fee, except that motor buses shall pay $5.  A decal will expire on December 31 of each calendar year, but the Department of Revenue Services will send renewal notification in October for the following calendar year.

Charter Buses are required to stop at weigh
stations.

The maximum speed on highways is 55 mph.

A chartered bus is extended full Reciprocity, with no permits required. 

The maximum width for motorcoaches on designated highways is 96” or 102”.  Maximum height is 13’6”.  Maximum length is 45’ for single units.  Gross weight maximum is 40,000 lbs (2 axels) or 42,000 to 60,000 (3 axels)

The Motor Carrier Handbook outlines all safety and regulation requirements of commercial vehicles, including drivers’ licenses information, International Fuel Tax Agreement, registrations and much more.  It is available online or by calling:

Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles
Tel: 860-263-5700
www.dmvct.org

Connecticut Department of Revenue Services
Tel: 860-297-5962
www.ct.gov/drs

Connecticut Department of Transportation
Tel: 860-594-2000
www.ct.gov/dot

Interstate-95 begins at the Houlton, Maine border-crossing coming from Woodstock, New Brunswick.  Though not as scenic and coastal as historic Route 1, the I-95 provides a quick and efficient means of traveling through the state.  From Houlton it stretches in a southwest direction, passing through major centers such as Bangor, Augusta and Portland.  It also passes through Maine’s southern tip and into New Hampshire.

U.S. Route 1 begins in Maine’s northern Aroostook County at Fort Kent on the New Brunswick border.  It continues down the New Brunswick line to Calais, then stretches along Maine’s winding coastline through most coastal towns and stops, then continues through Kittery into New Hampshire.  Route 1 provides a historical journey through Maine’s coastal villages and northern posts.  It’s a great way to treat your group to spectacular scenery and unique stops.

U.S. Route 2 begins in Maine at the New Hampshire border near Bethel in Maine’s western region.  It provides a direct cross-state channel stretching from west to east and into New Brunswick at Houlton.  If it’s Maine’s interior you’re after, Route 2 is the way to get there, traveling through such centers as Bethel, Skowhegan and Bangor.

U.S. Route 201 provides access to Maine’s western and central regions.  Crossing the Quebec border, Route 201 comes south into Maine starting near Moose River and Jackman.  It continues southward through The Forks, Skowhegan, Waterville and Augusta, and meets up with Route 1 at Brunswick on Maine’s coast.

Unless otherwise indicated, the following ferries operate year-round.  Ferries marked with an asterisk (*) are seasonal or have reduced service, confirm with individual companies for schedule details.

Bar Harbor, ME to Yarmouth, NS*
Portland, ME to Yarmouth, NS*
Bay Ferries, Ltd. “The Cat”
Tel: 1-877-359-3760
www.catferry.com

Eastport, ME to Deer Island, NB*
Eastport, ME to Campobello Island, ME*
East Coast Ferries, Ltd.
Tel: 506-747-2159
www.eastcoastferries.nb.ca

Rockland, ME to Vinalhaven, North Haven
or Matinicus Island, ME
Lincolnville, ME to Islesboro, ME
Bass Harbor, ME to Swans Island
or Frenchboro, ME
Maine State Ferry Service
Tel: 1-800-491-4883
www.state.me.us/mdot/opt/ferry/ferry.htm

Portland, ME to Peaks Island, Diamond Cove, Little Diamond, Great Diamond, Long Island, Cliff Island and Chebeague Island, ME
Casco Bay Lines
Tel: 207-774-7871
www.cascobaylines.com

Bangor International Airport
Airlines: American, Continental Express, Delta, Northwest, USAirways
Tel: 207-992-4600 / 1-866-FLYBANGOR
www.flybangor.com

Portland International Jetport
Airlines: Continental, Delta, JetBlue, Northwest, United Express, USAirways
Tel: 207-874-8877
www.portlandjetport.org

Augusta Airport
Airlines: USAirways Express
(operated by Colgan Air)
Tel: 207-626-2306
www.ci.augusta.me.us/airport

Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport
Airlines: USAirways Express
(operated by Colgan Air)
Tel: 207-667-7329
www.bhbairport.com

Northern Maine Regional Airport, Presque Isle
Airlines: USAirways Express
(operated by Colgan Air)
Tel: 207-764-2550
www.flypresqueisle.com

Knox County Regional Airport
(formerly Rockland Airport)
Airlines: USAirways Express
(operated by Colgan Air)
Tel: 207-594-4131
www.knoxcounty.midcoast.com

Amtrak Downeaster
Amtrak’s Downeaster passenger rail service makes four daily round-trips between Boston and Portland, with Maine stops in Wells, Saco and Old Orchard Beach.  The service is available year-round.
Tel: 1-800-USA-RAIL
www.thedowneaster.com

A motorcoach company can get in touch with the following organizations for updated motorcoach rules and regulations:

Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles
Tel: 207-624-9000
www.maine.gov/sos/bmv

US Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration
Tel: 202-366-4000
www.dot.gov

Maine Turnpike Authority
Tel: 207-871-7771
www.maineturnpike.com

United States-Canada Border Crossings
Tel: 506-325-3160

Maine Department of Transportation
(Winter Road Conditions)
Tel: 207-624-3595
www.maine.gov/mdot

Committee for Accessible Leisure,
Arts & Recreation
www.maine.gov/portal/policies/accessibility.html

Interstate-90 provides efficient east-west routing in Massachusetts.  Crossing the New York border near Stockbridge, MA, the I-90 continues east all the way to the coast, terminating in Boston.

Interstate-91 is a direct north-south route convenient for those traveling through Western Massachusetts.  Starting at the Vermont border north of Deerfield, MA, the highway extends directly south toward Springfield, MA, and eventually crossing into Connecticut just north of Hartford.

Interstate-93 is a north-south route providing direct access to North of Boston and Greater Boston.  It begins at the New Hampshire border near Lawrence, MA, continues south into Boston, and connects with other major highways just south of Boston.

Interstate-95 begins in the northeast corner of Massachusetts, flowing in from New Hampshire along the coast.  It provides direct access to Boston, and further through South of Boston, stretching down across the Rhode Island border near Providence.

Interstate-190 doesn’t span the entire state, but it does provide quick and easy access to Worcester in Central Massachusetts.  The highway branches off from US Route 2 and stretches directly south through Worcester and further into the northeast corner of Connecticut.

Interstate-195 provides quick and easy access to the southwest corner of Bristol County in South of Boston and further into points of Rhode Island.  It branches off the I-495 near South Carver, MA, and travels southwest through centers like Fall River and New Bedford, crossing the Rhode Island border near Providence.

Interstate-495 sweeps through North of Boston, Central Massachusetts and South of Boston,
circumventing the city of Boston entirely. It branches off the I-95 near the New Hampshire border in Massachusetts’ northeast, and winds around to the south coast near Bourne.

US Route 6 and State Route 3 are the coastal routes along Massachusetts’ Atlantic shores. Starting in Boston, Route 3 winds along the coast providing easy access to Scituate and Plymouth. The route eventually becomes Route 6, which continues onto Cape Cod, all the way to Provincetown.

US Route 2 is the way to go if you’re traveling through the northern section of Central Massachusetts.  This major highway begins near Deerfield and travels directly east to Concord, MA.  Also known as the Mohawk Trail (starting in Greenfield going to North Adams).

US Route 24 is a direct route from Boston to South of Boston and points in Rhode Island. It branches off the I-93 just south of Boston and makes a direct line to Fall River, passing by Brockton and Taunton on route.

Interstate and Turnpike speed limits, unless otherwise specified, are 65 miles per hour.

Unless otherwise indicated, the following ferries operate year-round.  Ferries marked with an asterisk (*) are seasonal or have reduced service, confirm with individual companies for schedule details.

To Cape Cod:
Boston to Provincetown
Bay State Cruise Company*
Tel: 617-748-1428 / 1-877-783-3779
www.boston-ptown.com

Boston Harbor Cruises*
Tel: 617-227-4321 / 1-877-733-9425
www.bostonharborcruises.com

Plymouth to Provincetown
Capt. John Boats*
Tel: 508-747-2400 / 1-800-242-2469
www.provincetownferry.com

To Martha’s Vineyard:
Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven & Oak Bluffs
Steamship Authority
Tel: 508-477-8600 / 508-693-9130
www.steamshipauthority.com

Hyannis or Nantucket to Oak Bluffs
Hy-Line Cruises*
Tel: 508-778-2688 / 1-800-492-2688
www.hy-linecruises.com

Falmouth to Oak Bluffs & Edgartown
Island Queen*
Tel: 508-548-4800
www.islandqueen.com

New Bedford to Oak Bluffs & Vineyard Haven
New England Fast & Traditional Ferry Company
Tel: 617-748-1428 / 1-866-683-3779
www.mvfastferry.com

To Nantucket:
Harwich Port to Nantucket Harbor
Freedom Cruise Line*
Tel: 508-432-8999
www.nantucketislandferry.com

Hyannis to Nantucket Harbor
Steamship Authority
Tel: 508-477-8600
www.steamshipauthority.com

Hy-Line Cruises
Tel: 508-778-2688 / 1-800-492-8082
www.hy-linecruises.com

Oak Bluffs to Nantucket Harbor
Hy-Line Cruises*
Tel: 508-778-2602
www.hy-linecruises.com

To Cuttyhunk Island:
New Bedford to Cuttyhunk
Cuttyhunk Ferry Company
Tel: 508-992-0200
www.cuttyhunkferryco.com

Logan International Airport, Boston
Airlines: Aer Lingus, AeroMexico, Air Canada, Air Canada Jazz, Air France, Air Jamaica, AirTran, Alaska Airlines, Alitalia, America West, American, American Eagle, ATA Airlines Inc., British Airways, Cape Air, Charter flights, Continental, Delta, Delta Connection, Delta Shuttle, Icelandair, Finnair, Independence Air, JetBlue, KLM, Lufthansa, Midwest, Northwest, SATA, Song, Swiss, TACA, United, United Express, US Airways Shuttle, US Airways, US Airways Express, Virgin Atlantic Airways
Tel: 1-800-23-LOGAN
www.massport.com

Barnstable Municipal Airport (Hyannis)
Airlines: Cape Air, Nantucket Air, Island Air, US Airways Express
Tel: 508-775-2020

Provincetown Municipal Airport, Provincetown
Airlines: Cape Air
Tel: 508-487-0241

Martha’s Vineyard Airport, West Tisbury
Airlines: Cape Air, US Airways Express, Pan American
Tel: 508-693-7022

Nantucket Memorial Airport, Nantucket Island
Airlines: Cape Air, Continental Express, Island Air, Nantucket Air, Pan American, US Air Express
Tel: 508-325-5300

Amtrak
Amtrak provides convenient service to Massachusetts on regular and high-speed trains from New York, Philadelphia, New Haven, Washington DC and many other northeast cities.  Service is also provided from Massachusetts to Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.

Major Rail stations in Massachusetts served by Amtrak are Boston, Framingham, Worcester, Springfield, Amherst and Pittsfield.
Tel: 1-800-USA-RAIL
www.amtrak.com

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
MBTA runs daily service on buses, trains, andtrolleys throughout Boston and the surrounding towns.  For more information on the extensive routing and pricing information, including The Visitor Pass, contact MBTA directly.
Tel: 617-222-3200 / 1-800-392-6100
www.mbta.com

A motorcoach company can get in touch with the following organizations for updated motorcoach rules and regulations:

Registration of Motor Vehicles
Vehicle/License Registration
Tel: 617-351-9317
www.mass.gov/rmv

US Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration
Tel: 617-494-2770
www.dot.gov

Department of Revenue
International Fuel Tax Agreement
Tel: 617-887-5080
www.dor.state.ma.us

City of Boston Tour Bus Information
The Boston Transportation Department released a Tour Bus Parking map that has been distributed to tour bus companies, designed to help tour bus operators travel between destinations quickly and efficiently. Locations around Boston are identified on the map for tour bus drop-off/pick-up and for long-term (layover) bus parking. The map contains detailed information regarding tour bus regulations and contact information for tour bus operators. Tourist attractions and hotels are also indicated on this map. As a result of this public information, visitors and residents alike will be better directed throughout the streets of Boston as well as informed of the city’s anti-idling enforcement activities. Visit www.cityofboston.gov/transportation/tour_bus.asp for more information.

U.S. Route 1 makes a brief appearance in New Hampshire as it stretches the short distance from Maine to Massachusetts, through New Hampshire’s Seacoast Region.  Though a minor portion of the state’s road network, Route 1 plays an important role for travelers venturing through eastern New England.

Interstate-95 has only about as much presence as Route 1, however is equally important to the comings and goings of travelers in New Hampshire’s Seacoast.  Providing a convenient route for those coming into New Hampshire from Maine’s south coast or Massachusetts’ North of Boston Region, the I-95 links up with other roadways to continue into New Hampshire’s travel network.

Interstate-93 is a convenient artery of a highway running directly down the center of New Hampshire.  It crosses over from Vermont near Bethlehem in the White Mountains Region and continues on a direct southbound route all the way to the Massachusetts border, crossing into the North of Boston Region.  Major destinations located along the I-93 in New Hampshire include Franconia, Lincoln, Plymouth, Concord and Manchester.

Interstate-89 is your ticket through the western section of New Hampshire.  Crossing the Vermont border near Lebanon, it continues in a southeast direction until it meets up with the I-93 near Concord.  The I-89 is the most direct route west into Central Vermont.

The three major interstate highways in New Hampshire (89, 93 and 95) provide convenient, multi-lane access to many parts of the state.  Highways and routes other than these make up the network of New Hampshire’s land travel system, and require more traveling time per mile.  For more direct routing information, consult a New Hampshire State map.

Interstate and turnpike speed limits are 65 miles per hour, unless otherwise posted. All other roads have speed limits ranging from 25-55 miles per hour.

Most non-U.S. driver’s licenses are accepted in New Hampshire, but it is preferred for drivers to have an international driver’s license.

Manchester Airport
Airlines: Air Canada, Delta, Delta Connection Comair, Continental, Northwest, Southwest,
United, US Airways,
Tel: 603-624-6556
www.flymanchester.com

Pease International Airport, Portsmouth
Airlines: Allegiant Air, Pan Am Clipper Connection
Tel: 603-433-6536
www.peasedev.org

Amtrak
Amtrak provides convenient service to New Hampshire on the Downeaster route from Boston to Portland, serving the New Hampshire stations of Exeter, Dover and Durham.
Tel: 1-800-USA-RAIL
www.amtrak.com

A motorcoach company can get in touch with the following organizations for updated motorcoach rules and regulations:

US Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration
Tel: 202-366-4000
www.dot.gov

Department of Revenue
International Fuel Tax Agreement
Tel: 617-887-5080
www.dor.state.ma.us

Any diesel-powered motorcoach that travels through New Hampshire must have a single State Registration.  To register your ICC authority, contact your local ICC office.  The fee is $10.  For any other questions relating to motorcoach rules and regulations please contact:

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Vehicle/License Registration
Tel: 603-271-2251
www.nhtsa.dot.gov

For expert advice on how to plan your tour to New Hampshire, or to order additional planning and promotional materials, we invite you to contact the state directly. Experienced travel professionals are standing by to help you with your plans!
New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development
Lori Harnois, Marketing Manager
lharnois@dred.state.nh.us
PO Box 1856, 172 Pembroke Road
Concord, NH  03302-1856
Tel: 603-271-2343 x694
Toll Free: 1-800-FUN-IN-NH
Fax: 603-271-6870
www.visitnh.gov

New Hampshire State Parks
Tel: 603-271-3556
www.nhstateparks.org

Ski New Hampshire
Tel: 603-745-9396
www.skinh.com

New Hampshire Trails Bureau
Tel: 603-271-3254
www.nhtrails.org

New Hampshire Tourism
Network & Meeting Sites
Tel: 603-694-3333
www.nhtourismnetwork.com

New Hampshire Fish & Game Department
Tel: 603-271-3511
www.wildlife.state.nh.us

New Hampshire Department of Agriculture
Tel: 603-271-3551
www.agriculture.nh.gov

Business & Industry Association
of New Hampshire
Tel: 603-224-5388
www.nhbia.org

Route 3
Colebrook
Nashua, northbound

Route 4
Epsom

Route 9
Antrim, northbound

Route 16
North Conway

Route 25
Rumney, northbound

Route 112
White Mountains Visitor Center, Lincoln, northbound

Interstate-89
Lebanon
Springfield, northbound
Sutton, southbound

Interstate-93
Canterbury-Northfield, northbound
Littleton, exit 44, southbound
Salem, northbound
Sanbornton-Boulder, southbound
Waterville Valley, exit 28
 
Interstate-95
Seabrook, northbound

Everett Turnpike
Hooksett, northbound & southbound

Tourism information is also available throughout the state at local tourism centers and privately operated venues.  For more information contact the New Hampshire Division of Travel & Tourism Development at 1-800-FUN-IN-NH or visit
www.visitnh.gov.

Great North Woods
Connecticut Lake Tourist Association
Tel: 603-538-7405

North Country Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-237-8939 / 1-800-698-8939
www.northcountrychamber.org

Northern Gateway Regional
Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-788-2530 / 1-877-788-2530
www.northerngatewaychamber.org

Northern White Mountain
Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-752-6060 / 1-800-992-7480
www.northernwhitemtnchamber.org

Umbagog Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-482-3906
www.umbagogchambercommerce.com

White Mountains
Bethlehem Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-869-3409 / 1-888-845-1957
www.bethlehemwhitemtns.com

Conway Village Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-447-2639 / 1-800-367-3364
www.mtwashingtonvalley.org/conway

Franconia Notch Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-823-5661
www.franconianotch.org

Jackson Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-383-9356 / 1-800-866-3334
www.jacksonnh.com

Lincoln-Woodstock Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-745-6621
www.lincolnwoodstock.com

Lisbon Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-838-2200

Littleton Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-444-6561
www.littletonareachamber.com

Mount Washington Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau
Tel: 603-356-5701 / 1-800-367-3364
www.mtwashingtonvalley.org

Twin Mountain Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-846-5407 / 1-800-245-TWIN
www.twinmountain.org

Waterville Valley Region
Tel: 603-726-3804 / 1-800-237-2307 (NE)
www.watervillevalleyregion.com

White Mountains Attractions
Tel: 603-745-8720 / 1-800-346-3687
www.visitwhitemountains.com

Whitefield Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-837-2609

Lakes Region
Center Harbour-Moultonborough
Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-253-4582

Greater Franklin-Tilton Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-934-6909
www.franklin.nh.us/chamber

Greater Laconia/Weirs Beach Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-524-5531
www.laconia-weirs.org

Greater Ossipee Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-539-6201 / 1-800-382-2371
www.ossipeevalley.org

Meredith Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-279-6121 / 1-877-279-6121
www.meredithcc.org

Newfound Region Chamber - Bristol
Tel: 603-744-2150
www.newfoundchamber.com

Plymouth Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-536-1001 / 1-800-386-3678
www.plymouthnh.org

Lakes Region Association
Tel: 603-744-8664 / 1-800-60-LAKES
www.lakesregion.org

Squam Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-968-4494
www.squamlakeschamber.com

Wakefield Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-522-6106
www.wakefieldnh.org

Wolfeboro Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-569-2200 / 1-800-516-5324
www.wolfeborochamber.com

Dartmouth - Lake Sunapee Region
Greater Claremont Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-543-1296
www.claremontnh.com

Hanover Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-643-3115
www.hanoverchamber.org

Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-448-1203
www.lebanonchamber.com

New London / Lake Sunapee Region Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-526-6575 / 1-877-526-6575
www.lakesunapeenh.org

Newport Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-863-1510
www.newportnhchamber.org

Seacoast Region
Barrington Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-664-2200
www.barringtonchamber.org

Epping Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-289-1129

Exeter Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-772-2411
www.exeterarea.org

Greater Dover Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-742-2218
www.dovernh.org

Greater Portsmouth Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-436-3988
www.portsmouthchamber.org

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-332-5080
www.rochesternh.org

Greater Somersworth Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-692-7175
www.somersworthchamber.com

Hampton Beach Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-926-8717 / 1-800-GET-A-TAN
www.hamptonbeach.org

Merrimack Valley
Greater Concord Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-224-2508
www.concordnhchamber.com

Greater Derry Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-432-8205
www.derry-chamber.org

Greater Hudson Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-889-4731
www.hudsonchamber.com

Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-666-6600
www.manchester-chamber.org

Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-881-8333
www.nashuachamber.com

Greater Raymond Area Chamber
of Commerce
Tel: 603-895-2254
www.raymondareachamber.com

Greater Salem Area Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-893-3177
www.salemnhchamber.org

Merrimack Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-424-3669
www.merrimackchamber.org

Souhegan Valley Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-673-4360
www.souhegan.net

Monadnock Region
Greater Keene Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-352-1303
www.keenechamber.com

Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-924-7234
www.peterboroughchamber.com

Hillsborough Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-464-5858
www.hillsboroughnhchamber.com

Jaffrey Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-532-4549
www.jaffreychamber.com

Rindge Chamber of Commerce
Tel: 603-899-5051
www.rindgechamber.org

Interstate-95 crosses the Rhode Island border at Central Falls and Pawtucket, just north of Providence.  It provides direct access into Massachusetts and Boston, which is just 40 miles to the northeast from the Rhode Island border.  The I-95 then stretches all the way to Connecticut in a southwest direction, traveling through South County most of the way, and continues through Connecticut, into New York state, and further down America’s east coast. 

Interstate-195 provides quick and easy access to Fall River and South of Boston region in Massachusetts, linking into Rhode Island just east of Providence.  Fall River is only 15 miles east of Providence on this major highway.  The I-195 terminates at Providence where it connects to several other major road systems.

Interstate-295 begins on the Massachusetts border in Blackstone Valley, crossing the state line at Abbot Run Valley heading west.  The I-295 circumvents Providence, traveling through Blackstone Valley and Warwick & West Bay until it connects with the I-95 near Cranston.

U.S. Route 146 begins in Rhode Island’s Blackstone Valley to the northwest of Woonsocket.  It stretches down from Worcester, Massachusetts and enters Rhode Island approximately 15 miles north of Providence.

Unless otherwise indicated, the following ferries operate year-round.  Ferries marked with an asterisk (*) are seasonal or have reduced service, confirm with individual companies for schedule details.

Narragansett (Point Judith) to Block Island
Newport to Block Island
New London, CT to Block Island
Interstate Navigation Company*
Tel: 401-783-7996 / 1-866-783-7996
www.blockislandferry.com

Narragansett (Point Judith) to Block Island
Island High Speed Ferry, LLC*
Tel: 401-783-7996 / 1-866-783-7996
www.islandhighspeedferry.com

Montauk Long Island, NY to Block Island
Viking Lines*
Tel: 631-668-5709 / 1-800-MONTAUK
www.vikingfleet.com

Bristol to Prudence Island and Hog Islands
Prudence Island Ferry
Tel: 401-253-9808

Providence to Newport
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)*
Tel: 401-781-9400
www.ripta.com

New England Fast Ferry Company*
Tel: 401-453-6800
www.nefastferry.com

Jamestown to Newport and Rose Island
Jamestown & Newport Ferry Co.
Tel: 401-423-9900
www.conanicutmarina.com/ferry.html

Quonset Point, RI to Martha’s Vineyard, MA
Vineyard Fast Ferry*
Tel: 401-295-4040
www.vineyardfastferry.com

T.F Green Airport, Warwick
Airlines: Air Canada, American Airlines / American Eagle, Cape Air, Continental/Continental Express, Delta Airlines, New England Airlines, Northwest, SATA International, Southwest, Spirit, United/United Express, USAirways/USAirways Express
Tel: 401-737-8222 / 1-888-268-7222
www.pvdairport.com

Amtrak
Amtrak offers ACELA Express Northeast Service from Boston-Providence-New Haven-New York-Philadelphia-Baltimore and Washington DC.  This express service offers travel times of 3 hours from Providence to New York and 30 minutes from Providence to Boston.

RI Rail stations served by Amtrak are Providence, Kingston and Westerly. 
Tel: 1-800-USA-RAIL
www.amtrak.com

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)
Provides commuter rail service from Providence connecting to Boston’s subway system.  Train departs Providence Station.
Tel: 1-800-392-6100
www.mbta.com

A motorcoach company must register with the Public Utilities Commission before entering Rhode Island.  The company should provide copies of its agents of process, Interstate Commerce Commission Certificate, and insurance certificate.  Contact the PUC for an application and explanation of the requirements for bringing a motorcoach to Rhode Island.  There is no longer an initial filing fee, but each additional decal is $8.
Public Utilities Commission
Motor Carrier Section
Tel: 401-222-3500
www.ripuc.org

Rhode Island participates in the Federal
Inspection Program. It is important to check with
the Division of Taxation regarding reciprocity arrangements for fuel tax.
Dept of Administration Division of Taxation Excise Tax
Motor Fuels Section
Tel: 401-222-2950
www.tax.state.ri.us

The maximum speed on interstates and turnpikes, unless otherwise specified, is 65 miles per hour.

At only 150 miles long (240 kms) and 90 miles wide (144 kms), Vermont is exceptionally easy to get around.  Motorcoaches traveling east to west will find traveling slightly slower, as most major highways travel south to north in Vermont. 

Interstate-89 is an efficient means of traveling through Vermont.  It begins at the Quebec border in the upper west corner of the state and travels along Lake Champlain all the way to Burlington.  From Burlington, the I-89 stretches in a southeast direction, crossing through areas including Waterbury, Montpelier, Barre, and eventually meeting up with the I-91 at White River Junction.

Interstate-91 runs the entire length of the state from north to south.  Starting near Newport on the Canadian border, the I-91 stretches and winds down the Connecticut River, which forms a natural border with New Hampshire.  This quick and efficient route through the state eventually crosses the Massachusetts border south of Brattleboro, and into Massachusetts’ Western Region north of South Deerfield.

US Route 2 provides easy east-west routing across Vermont’s Central and Northern Regions.  Beginning in Burlington on Vermont’s western border with New York, Route 2 makes its way east running parallel with the I-89 all the way to Montpelier.  From there, Route 2 winds further east, eventually crossing the border near Lancaster, New Hampshire.

US Route 4 is a major highway connecting regions of Central Vermont.  Beginning on the New York border, Route 4 winds east toward Rutland, then meets up with other State Routes such as Route 7.  It continues east from Rutland, all the way to the New Hampshire border where it connects with major interstate routes at White River Junction.

US Route 7 provides a direct north-south routing option in Vermont’s west.  Running parallel with Interstate-91 in the east of the state, Route 7 begins at the Quebec border alongside Interstate-89, and runs through directly south all the way to the Massachusetts border just south of Bennington. 

Most non-U.S. driver’s licenses are accepted but it is preferred for drivers to have an international driver’s license. 

The speed limit on all Vermont highways is 50 MPH.

Burlington International Airport
Airlines: Continental Express, Delta Connection, JetBlue, Northwest Airlink, US Airways, US Airways Express, United Airlines, United Express
Tel: 802-863-1889
www.burlingtonintlairport.com

For detailed information on Vermont’s airports, including Burlington International Airport, visit www.vermontairports.com.

Vermont is easily accessible from New York state with automobile and passenger ferries operating across Lake Champlain from four landings in Vermont.

Unless otherwise indicated, the following ferries operate year-round.  Routes marked with an asterisk (*) are seasonal or have reduced service, confirm with individual companies for schedule details.

Lake Champlain Ferries
Plattsburg, NY to Grand Isle, VT
Port Kent, NY to Burlington, VT*
Essex, NY to Charlotte, VT*
Tel: 802-864-9804
www.ferries.com

Ticonderoga Ferry (1759 Ltd.)
Ticonderoga, NY to Larabee’s Point, VT*
Tel: 802-897-7999
www.middlebury.org/tiferry

A motorcoach company can get in touch with the following organizations for updated motorcoach rules and regulations:

Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles
Tel: 802-828-2000
www.aot.state.vt.us/dmv/

US Department of Transportation
Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration
Tel: 617-494-2770
www.dot.gov

Department of Revenue
International Fuel Tax Agreement
Tel: 617-887-5080
www.dor.state.ma.us