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.

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.

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

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