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.
If the ferry doesn't run around this time, what would be the easiest way to get from Providence to Newport?
Great info to know - thank you!
Take the 60!
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.
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/
i'd also recommend showering in between the 10k and a 45 minute bus ride :)
Will look into it - thanks!
I guess that makes sense. Everything on their website points to a June start too at least for this past year. Thanks!
Good to know - thank you!
Haha of course.
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.
Just drive or Uber. There are multiple bridges to the island
Agreed. Source: decades of riding RIPTA busses.
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Not everyone has a car and an Uber that far is usually well over $180 each way
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.