Public Transportation

Ride the wave with RIPTA! With more than 50 routes, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) provides fast, reliable, and stress-free bus service across the state, making it easy to explore all that the Ocean State has to offer. Journey through historic Providence and industrious Pawtucket, or relax on a scenic ride to Newport's beaches and mansions. Every RIPTA bus is also equipped with a bike rack, so riders can bring their bikes along.Before heading out, riders can plan their route with the Transit app and pay fares right from their phone with the Wave app. Ride the wave with RIPTA! With more than 50 routes, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) provides fast, reliable, and stress-free bus service across the state, making it easy to explore all that the Ocean State has to offer. Journey through historic Providence and industrious Pawtucket, or relax on a scenic ride to Newport's beaches and mansions. Every RIPTA bus is also equipped with a bike rack, so riders can bring their bikes along.Before heading out, riders can plan their route with the Transit app and pay fares right from their phone with the Wave app.