Transportation Services
This page is a resource for information about transportation services in your community! Contact each service directly to schedule trips, ask questions, and share feedback. For general information, call RIPTA’s customer service department at 401-781-9400.
Ferry Service
Prudence & Bay Islands Transport
- Daily transportation between Bristol and Prudence Island.
- Bristol Ferry Terminal: 147 Thames Street, Bristol, RI 02809
- Call: 401-683-0430
- Information and online reservations: https://prudencebayislandstransport.com/
Seastreak
- 1-hour ferry service between Providence, Bristol, and Newport.
- Runs June through October:
- Providence to Newport on weekdays and weekends.
- Stops at Bristol on weekends and holidays.
- Bristol Ferry Terminal: 147 Thames St, Bristol, RI 02809
- Fares and ticket info: https://seastreak.com/ferry-routes-and-schedules/between-providence-newport-ri/
Local Transportation Services
Benjamin Church Senior Center
- Transportation offered Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30 AM to 1 PM, for grocery shopping.
- Call: 401-253-8458.
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) &
Elderly Transportation Program (ETP)
Medical Transportation Management (MTM) provides statewide transportation for Medicaid members and for all Rhode Islanders age 60+ for routine, non-emergency medical appointments. Trips must be scheduled at least two business days in advance and must occur Monday-Friday between 5 AM and 6 PM. Call 855-330-9131 to schedule.
RIPTA Services
Fixed-Route
Fixed-route buses operate along designated routes with specified stops. Information on these routes is provided by public schedules.
RIde Paratransit
RIde service is available through an application process for individuals whose disability prevents use of the fixed route system or prevents travel to or from bus stops. RIde operates within a 3/4-mile corridor on either side of a fixed route and costs $4 per trip. Learn more at RIde Paratransit Program – RIPTA or call 401-461-9760.
Vanpool
A vanpool is a shared mobility program where participants traveling on similar routes lease a vehicle and collectively decide their daily route, times, driving responsibilities, and stop locations. For information, contact RIPTA Commuter Resources: 401-784-9575 or commuter@ripta.com.
Taxi Services
Find taxi providers that operate in Bristol here.
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