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  Kingston, RI 02881
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Getting Around

       

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Directions to URI and Campus Maps

Directions to the four URI campuses and maps detailing the preferred parking areas on campus. Visit the Office of Parking Services for more information on Student Parking Permits or Visitor Parking.

Campus Shuttle

Lists the schedule and route of the Kingston Connection (RIPTA Transit Service) and Flex Bus.

Safe Ride / Safe Walk

University of Rhode Island Department of Public Safety service provided to the campus community. Call 874-SAFE (7233) to request the service.

Bus Lines

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority

(RIPTA)
RIPTA route 66 (connects URI to Providence)
RIPTA route 64 (connects URI to Wakefield and Newport)
RIPTA route 211 Blue Line (provides travel on URI's Kingston campus)
RIPTA route 210 Kingston Flex (provides a reservation based on campus door to door service)
For more info about Kingston Flex, call 877-906-3539.
Peter Pan Bus Lines, One Bonanza Way, Providence, RI
(Peter Pan Bus Lines runs regular service between many points in New England and New York including Logan Airport, Boston, MA, New York City, Providence, RI, Cape Cod, Hartford, CT,Springfield, MA and the Berkshires.)
Greyhound Lines One Bonanza Way, Providence, RI

Taxis

Eagle Cab: 401-783-2970 or 800-339-2970.
(In-state service to/from airports, Amtrak and Marinas)
Wright's Oceanview: 401-789-0400
(In-state service to Narragansett, South Kingston, Charlestown, Westerly, Newport, North Kingstown, Jamestown, Airports, Amtrak, Block Island Ferry and Casinos)

Airports

T. F. Green Airport (RI) - Logan International Airport (MA).

Railways

Provides contact information for the Amtrak station located two miles west of the University of Rhode Island on 1 Railroad Avenue, West Kingston, RI 02982.

Buy One Full-Fare Ticket, Get 50% Off Companion Ticket! @ campusvisit.com/amtrak/

MBTA (Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Information) - 800-392-6100.

Ferry Services

The Block Island Ferry service is provided from Point Judith RI which is at the south west entrance of Narragansett Bay. Seasonal ferries run from New London CT, Montauk NY, Providence RI, and Newport RI.

Point Judith - Interstate Navigation
(401) 783-4613
Ferries leave Pt. Judith daily for the 1 hour trip to the Island. 

Montauk, NY - Viking Ferry Lines
(631) 668-5700
Provides seasonal passenger service to Block Island between May and October: 

 

Need a Car?

CAR SHARE IS HERE!!
Hertz on Demand has provided 4 vehicles to anyone on campus. For approximately $8 an hour or $64 a day, gas and insurance included, you can be on your way.

• read more
• rent a car
  (free membership)

Where's the shuttle?

• COMING - Sept. 2011.
  View in real time
  on your mobile
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  the location of
  the Campus Hill
  Climber Express Service

How do I get to.......?

• City of Providence
(ripta #66)
• Newport
(ripta #64)
• Galilee State Beach
(ripta #66)
• Amtrak Station
(ripta #64 or #66)
• TF Green Airport
(ripta #66 to Ripta #14 to TFGreen)
• Boston
(Amtrak or ripta #66 to Prov. to Peter Pan)
• NYC
(Amtrak or ripta #66 to Prov. to Peter Pan)
• Wakefield (Supermarkets, Banks)
(ripta #66 )