Providence offers a variety of public transit options this summer, making it easier to travel without driving despite high gas prices and climate concerns. The Providence-Newport ferry has resumed service with four daily trips each way, offering $12 fares and discounts for seniors, disabled individuals, and children; bikes ride free. The ferry connects not only Providence to Newport but also serves travelers in the opposite direction. Joint Amtrak-ferry ticketing and a free RIPTA shuttle linking key transit points are available.

The MBTA commuter rail promotes summer travel with a $10 weekend pass and Free Summer Fridays through August, excluding World Cup trips. Beyond commuting, the rail connects Providence to Boston’s cultural sites and other destinations like Moose Hill Wildlife Sanctuary, historic Concord, Lowell, Salem, Rockport, and Worcester’s Polar Park. Bikes are allowed free on most trains outside rush hours.

RIPTA buses provide access to the Providence train station, downtown events, beaches, parks, museums, colleges, and shopping centers, including routes extending into Seekonk, Massachusetts. Weekend express beach buses run to popular coastal spots starting July 4. Bike paths are accessible via RIPTA buses equipped with bike racks, enabling combined bus-and-bike trips without driving. Overall, Providence’s transit network offers diverse, affordable, and eco-friendly summer travel options.