Did you know that RIPTA can connect you to Rhode Island’s beautiful natural resources?

Our fixed-route service can connect you to a number of places where you can beat the heat. Check out the destinations and routes below.  Click on the links below to view the full schedule.  Have a great summer! See you on board.

South County Express Beach Bus

South County Express Beach Bus provides direct service to Scarborough, Wheeler and Salty Brine beaches from Woonsocket, Cranston, Central Falls, Pawtucket, Downtown Providence and North Providence. Service will run on weekends and holidays beginning Saturday, June 17, through Sunday, August 20, 2023.

Lincoln Woods

Route 51 (Twin River/CCRI) and Route 54 (Lincoln/Woonsocket) provide direct service from Kennedy Plaza to Lincoln Woods with its 600-plus acres around Olney Pond.

Route 51 Twin River/CCRI

• Weekday – Trips depart downtown Providence, Kennedy Plaza every 43 minutes from 6:40am to 11:52pm.
• Saturday – Trips depart downtown Providence, Kennedy Plaza every 30 minutes from 6:55am to 10:25pm.
• Sunday and Holidays – Trips depart downtown Providence, Kennedy Plaza every 60 minutes from 7:00am to 10:00pm.

Route 54 Lincoln/Woonsocket

• Weekday – Trips depart downtown Providence, Kennedy Plaza every 43 minutes from 5:20am to 11:58pm.
• Saturday – Trips depart downtown Providence, Kennedy Plaza every 55 minutes from 6:55am to 11:25pm.
• Sunday and Holidays – Trips depart downtown Providence, Kennedy Plaza every 60 minutes from 6:30am to 10:30pm.

Narragansett Beach

Route 14 (West Bay) provides direct service from Kennedy Plaza to the town beach.

• Weekday – Trips depart downtown Providence, Kennedy Plaza every 60 minutes from 5:10am to 7:10pm.
• Saturday – Trips depart downtown Providence, Kennedy Plaza every 3 hours from 9:10am to 3:10pm.

Oakland Beach

Route 3 (Oakland Beach)  provides service to this inlet beach which is just 10 miles south of Providence. 

• Weekday – Trips depart downtown Providence, Kennedy Plaza every 40 minutes from 6:10am to 6:50pm, then every 80 minutes until 9:30pm.
• Saturday – Trips depart downtown Providence, Kennedy Plaza every 70 minutes from 6:30am to 8:30pm.
• Sunday and Holidays – Trips depart downtown Providence, Kennedy Plaza every 100 minutes from 8:00am to 7:40pm.

Scarborough, Wheeler and Salty Brine Beaches

Route 66 (URI/Galilee) provides service to the state’s South County beaches. Just transfer to Route 69 (Narragansett/Galilee) at URI!

• Weekday – Trips depart downtown Providence, Kennedy Plaza every 30 minutes from 6:06am to 7:26pm, then every 60 minutes until 11:26.
• Saturday – Trips depart downtown Providence, Kennedy Plaza every 60 minutes from 7:48am to 9:48pm.
• Sunday and Holidays – Trips depart downtown Providence, Kennedy Plaza every 60 minutes from 7:53am to 10:08pm.

First Beach

Route 68 (CCRI NPT/Mem/ Blvd/First Beach) provides service to First Beach in Newport.

• 7 Days a Week – Trips depart Newport Transportation Center every 45 minutes from 8:18am to 4:14pm.

Cliff Walk, Belmont and Bailey Beaches

Route 67 (Bellevue/Salve Regina Univ) provides service to the Cliff Walk, as well as the Belmont and Bailey Beaches in Newport.

• Weekday – Trips depart Newport Transportation Center every 30 minutes from 7:30am to 8:00pm. During the summer, trips will depart every 20 minutes.
• Saturday – Trips depart Newport Transportation Center every 30 minutes from 8:30am to 7:00pm. During the summer, trips will depart every 15 minutes.
• Sunday and Holidays – Trips depart Newport Transportation Center every 30 minutes from 9:30am to 8:00pm. During the summer, trips will depart every 15 minutes.