Getting Around Newport

Parking places are at a premium, although the situation is certainly not hopeless. But why bother? If you live close enough to Newport to make it practicable, why not bring—or rent—a bicycle?

You can't really see the mansions by car—there's almost no parking, you always have to keep moving (the car behind you will make sure you do)—and Newport is small enough so that even an out-of-shape biker can see the town without strain.

Getting to Newport by Car

The fastest way from New York City, Boston, or other points west or north, is to follow I-95 to US 1 to RI Route 138 east across the bridge to Jamestown and then the Newport Bridge (toll) to Newport.

Coming from Cape Cod, Fall River MA or other points east, follow I-195 toward Providence, but turn south on RI Route 114 before reaching Providence, and follow it to Newport.

By Bus

Bonanza Bus Lines serves Newport with a stop downtown at Newport Gateway Center, 23 America's Cup Avenue (tel 401-846-1820) (map). Bonanza works in conjunction with Greyhound and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), and has frequent daily buses from Boston (2 hours), from Providence (1 hour), and from New York City (5-1/2 hours).

In summer, Adventure Northeast Transportation Service runs special non-stop buses from New York City to Newport. More...

By Train

Amtrak trains between Boston and New York City stop in Providence, and buses run from Providence to Newport (see above).

By Boat

There are daily ferries in summer between Providence, Newport, and Block Island.

By Plane

Several national and regional airlines fly into T F Green Airport in Warwick, south of Providence, 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Newport. More...

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