Newport’s public transportation and visitor information hub is
the Gateway Center at 23 America’s Cup Avenue in downtown Newport.  

RIPTA makes exploring the City-by-the-Sea a breeze. RIPTA provides trolley and bus service to attractions throughout Newport, including the mansions, Cliff Walk, beaches, Fort Adams, downtown Newport, the Gateway Center, and more. Riders can choose to either buy a day pass at the Gateway Center or pay as they go. RIPTA riders pay just $2 for all-day parking at the Gateway Center and receive discounts to many area attractions, including mansion and harbor tours.

Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (RIPTA): (401) 781-9400; RIPTA.com 

Information on Newport Seasonal Service:
Newport Seasonal Service
Newport Park n’ Ride Rewards

Direct links to schedules for RIPTA Routes in Newport:
Route 60 (Providence)
Route 61/Orange (Beaches)
Route 62/Red (Thames Street/Fort Adams)
Route 63/Purple (Newport Grand/Middletown)
Route 64 (URI/Kingston)
Route 67/Yellow (Mansions)

Directions to Newport via Public Transportation:

Rail
Providence: Both Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail serve Providence. Two blocks south of Providence Station is Kennedy Plaza, where RIPTA offers frequent service on its 60 line to the Gateway Center in Newport.

Kingston, RI: From the Amtrak Station in Kingston, RI, RIPTA offers limited service to Newport on its 64 line. 

Bus
From Boston: Peter Pan/Bonanza offers bus service from South Station in Boston to the Gateway Center in Newport via Fall River, MA.

From New York: Adventure Northeast operates summer service from New York to Newport. Greyhound and Peter Pan/Bonanza offer Service to Providence’s Kennedy Plaza from New York and other cities. From Kennedy Plaza in Providence, RIPTA offers frequent service on its 60 line to the Gateway Center in Newport.  

Air
Providence: TF Green Airport (PVD) is the closest major airport to Newport. Cozy Cab offers a shuttle service from TF Green to the Gateway Center and area hotels.

Boston: From Logan Airport (BOS), Peter Pan/Bonanza provides limited bus service to Newport via Fall River, MA.

Ferry from Providence

RIPTA offers ferry service between Newport and Providence from May-October, departing from Conley’s Wharf/Providence Piers at 180 Allens Avenue in Providence and arriving at Perrotti Park in downtown Newport, one block from the Gateway Center.

Direct links to RIPTA schedules mentioned above:
Route 60
Route 64
Ferry