Ferry Question

Submitted by sillybuh t3_zy8436 in RhodeIsland

I'm looking to run the Aquidneck 10k in March but I'm not a RI native so I am a little confused by what I've found regarding the Newport ferry.

  • Will it be running by the start of spring 2023?
  • If so, does it run every hour or something like that?

If the ferry doesn't run around this time, what would be the easiest way to get from Providence to Newport?

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PawtucketPatriot t1_j249l9d wrote

It’s a bit early to say when the ferry will start operating and the daily frequency. Here is the info from last season: link.. There are also RIPTA bus routes that run from providence to Newport all year with better frequency in case the ferry is not operating or the times don’t work for you. It’s about an hour from providence to Newport on a RIPTA bus.

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j24h1u1 wrote

I feel like the ferry from Providence doesn't start until well into June usually. The only explanation I could think of why it isn't a month or more earlier is that so much of their staffing is college kids.

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sillybuh OP t1_j24xkpb wrote

I guess that makes sense. Everything on their website points to a June start too at least for this past year. Thanks!

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Ri_Surf t1_j24qfbu wrote

I recommend taking a RIPTA bus. If you get the “Transit” app you can take a look at bus routes as well as on the RIPTA website. https://www.ripta.com/routes/60/

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j24vuxs wrote

i'd also recommend showering in between the 10k and a 45 minute bus ride :)

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sillybuh OP t1_j24xmd8 wrote

Haha of course.

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Proof-Variation7005 t1_j25zfdp wrote

depending on the route and time, you still have better than average odds to not be worst smelling person on the bus if you skip the shower though.

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Rhodychic t1_j26c4k5 wrote

Agreed. Source: decades of riding RIPTA busses.

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sscamaroguy85 t1_j2660xs wrote

Just drive or Uber. There are multiple bridges to the island

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