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Transportation Guide

Transportation services are ordered by county and city/town. To locate services, scroll down until you find your town or use the links below to jump down the page and view services available in your county. If none of these options match your needs, check the statewide services. Most of these services are available throughout the state.


Statewide Services | Bristol County | Kent County | Newport County | Providence County | Washington County



Statewide Services

The following services are available throughout most of the state. Check the individual listings for more information and contact the participating resources or agencies for specifics.


Resource/Agency:

American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Program

Service Type:

Additional Transportation Service

Telephone:

243-2622, Barbara Dickenson

Qualifications:

Volunteer drivers assist cancer patients and their families with transportation to and from treatment facilities. Available in most parts of the state.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

Call at least 48 hours in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge. Volunteers welcome.



Resource/Agency:

Department of Elderly Affairs (RIde)

Service Type:

State Transportation Service

Telephone:

461-9760

Qualifications:

Transportation for doctor's appointments, therapy, medical tests, senior day care, kidney dialysis, cancer treatments and meal sites, available to those who are 60+ years of age or those with disabilities who meet certain criteria.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

2-4 week notice

Cost:

No charge



Resource/Agency:

Department of Human Services

Service Type:

State Transportation Service

Telephone:

784-3899

Qualifications:

DHS will help arrange non-emergency transportation services covered by the Medical Assistance Program (Call above number). Persons on RIteCare, requiring Paratransit services, should contact their health plan.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

 

Cost:

No charge



Resource/Agency:

Department of Human Services/ RIteCare Program

Service Type:

State Transportation Service

Telephone:

462-1300 (English), 462-1500 (Espanol)

Qualifications:

The following benefits are available only to RIteCare recipients. Recipients can pick up free bus passes at the customer service desk of Stop & Shop, Shaw's or Rojack's Supermarkets by showing their Medical Assistance card. For necessary medical appointments, recipients who don't live on a bus line can call their health plans to arrange Paratransit service to the medical appointments.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

For more information call the RIteCare Info Line at the above numbers or your health plan. (Llame a la linea de RIteCare para más información a los numeros de arriba o a su plan de seguro medico.)

Cost:

No charge



Resource/Agency:

RIPTA ADA Paratransit Services

Service Type:

State Transportation Service

Telephone:

784-9553 (Certification), 461-9760 (Transportation)

Qualifications:

Transportation provided along all existing RIPTA service routes. Available to pre-approved individuals with disabilities.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call 784-9553 for an application

Cost:

Rate is twice the standard RIPTA bus rate.



Resource/Agency:

RIPTA Bus Pass Program

Service Type:

State Transportation Service

Telephone:

784-9500 x604

Qualifications:

Individuals who are 65+ years of age or who have a qualifying disability are eleigible. Visit the Photo ID Office in Kennedy Plaza to apply.

Schedule:

See individual RIPTA bus schedules

Advanced Notice:

Call 784-9500 x604 for certification guidelines.

Cost:

Senior passes cost $5.00 and are valid for 5 years. Diabled passes cost $2.00 and are valid for 2 years. Pass holders pay half-fare on off-peak hours, weekends, and holidays. A "No Fare" program is also available.



Resource/Agency:

RIPTA-Flex Service

Service Type:

State Transportation Service

Telephone:

1-877-906-3539

Qualifications:

All are welcome to ride Flex. Service is available in Woonsocket, Westerly, West Warwick, Narragansett, Island Park/Tiverton and URI/Kingtown. Call for more information on Flex in your community.

Schedule:

Weekdays (Except URI/Kingstown that also operates on weekends and holidays.)

Advanced Notice:

Reservations should be made 48 hours in advance.

Cost:

Same as RIPTA's regular bus service



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Bristol County

Bristol County

Resource/Agency:

St. Anne's Hospital

Service Type:

Hospital Transportation Service

Telephone:

508-675-5688

Qualifications:

Oncology transportation for qualifying patients receiving therapy at Hudner. Call direct for more information.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Barrington - Bristol County

Resource/Agency:

Barrington Senior Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

247-1926

Qualifications:

Barrington residents 55+ years of age. Transports within town only.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Barrington - Bristol County

Resource/Agency:

Tap-In

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

247-1444

Qualifications:

Residents of Barrington, East Providence and Warren

Schedule:

Call weekdays between 9 am and 12 noon

Advanced Notice:

Call at least one week in advance to schedule

Cost:

Donations accepted



Bristol - Bristol County

Resource/Agency:

Benjamin Church Senior Center, Inc.

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

253-8458

Qualifications:

Seniors receiving treatment within Bristol and Warren only.

Schedule:

M-F 9am-3pm

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Bristol - Bristol County

Resource/Agency:

Echo

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

254-0610

Qualifications:

Warren and Bristol residents - medical appointments only

Schedule:

Mon - Fri 9 am to 12 noon

Advanced Notice:

7 to 10 day notice

Cost:

No charge



Warren - Bristol County

Resource/Agency:

Echo

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

254-0610

Qualifications:

Warren and Bristol residents - medical appointments only

Schedule:

Mon - Fri 9 am to 12 noon

Advanced Notice:

7 to 10 day notice

Cost:

No charge



Warren - Bristol County

Resource/Agency:

Tap-In

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

247-1444

Qualifications:

Residents of Warren, Barrington and East Providence.

Schedule:

Call weekdays between 9 am and 12 noon

Advanced Notice:

Call at least 1 week in advance to schedule

Cost:

Donations accepted



Warren - Bristol County

Resource/Agency:

Warren Senior Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

245-8140

Qualifications:

Warren utilizes the transportation services of town van for residents 55+ years of age, within town only.

Schedule:

Must call between 8 am-8:30 am

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



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Kent County

Kent County

Resource/Agency:

Westbay Community Action (Westbay Caregivers)

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

732-4660 ext. 126

Qualifications:

Limit of 1 ride per week for Kent County residents to medical sites (including pharmacy, lab, hospital and office visits), mainly to East Greenwich and West Warwick with limited trips to Providence.

Schedule:

Weekdays, limited Saturdays

Advanced Notice:

Call 72 hours in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Coventry - Kent County

Resource/Agency:

Coventry Department of Human Services

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

822-9144

Qualifications:

Within town transportation to medical appointments is available to Coventry residents 60+ years of age and those with disabilities.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

Call in 2 weeks in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



East Greenwich - Kent County

Resource/Agency:

Community Services

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

886-8651, RIde 1-800-479-6902

Qualifications:

East Greenwich utilizes the transportation services of RIde as well as West Bay Community Action.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Warwick - Kent County

Resource/Agency:

Pilgrim Senior Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

463-3474

Qualifications:

Warwick utilizes the transportation services of RIde (1-800-479-6902) for Seniors 65+ years of age.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



West Warwick - Kent County

Resource/Agency:

West Warwick Senior Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

822-4450

Qualifications:

West Warwick utilizes the transportation services of Ride, RSVP, and West Warwick's senior van.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



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Newport County

Jamestown - Newport County

Resource/Agency:

Seniors Helping Others

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

789-2362

Qualifications:

Transportation to medical appointments, hospital visits and the occasional errand for residents of Washington County or Jamestown.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in one week in advance to schedule

Cost:

Donations accepted



Middletown - Newport County

Resource/Agency:

Middletown Senior Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

849-8823, RIde 461-9760 or 1-800-479-6902

Qualifications:

Middletown utilizes the transportation services of RIde. Transportation for any medically associated appointments, available weekdays to those who are 60+ years of age or those with disabilities who meet certain criteria.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Newport - Newport County

Resource/Agency:

Edward King House

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

846-7426, RIde 461-9760 or 1-800-479-6902

Qualifications:

Newport utilizes the transportation services of RIde as well as some Lions Club Volunteers. RIde provides transportation for medical appointments to those 60+ years of age and those with disabilities who meet certain criteria.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Portsmouth - Newport County

Resource/Agency:

Elder Information Specialist

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

683-7943, RIde 461-9760 or 1-800-479-6902

Qualifications:

Portsmouth utilizes the transportation services of RIde. Transportation for any medically associated appointments, available to those who are 60+ years of age or those with disabilities who meet certain criteria.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Tiverton - Newport County

Resource/Agency:

Tiverton Senior Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

625-6790, RIde 461-9760 or 1-800-479-6902

Qualifications:

Tiverton utilizes the transportation services of RIde for medical appointments for those who are 60+ years of age or those with disabilities who meet certain criteria.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



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Providence County

Providence County

Resource/Agency:

Women & Infants' Hospital

Service Type:

Hospital Transportation Service

Telephone:

274-1122

Qualifications:

Will pickup patients receiving cancer therapies, when all other options are exhausted, within the RI, Cape & CT areas. Patients must provide return transportation.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Burrillville - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

Department of Public Works

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

568-4440

Qualifications:

Burrillville offers the services of their own van for medical appointments for those 62+ years of age or people with qualifying disabilities.

Schedule:

M-T-Th 9 am-2 pm

Advanced Notice:

Call at least 24 hours in advance. First come, first served

Cost:

No charge



Central Falls - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

YMCA Community Center & Senior Transport

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

724-6021

Qualifications:

Central Falls residents 55+ years of age or with disabilities.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

Round trip for YMCA members: $1 in city; $2 to Pawtucket; $2.50 to Providence. (50 cents higher for non-members)



Cranston - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

TransVan

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

943-3341

Qualifications:

Cranston residents 60+ years of age or medically disabled (people with disabilities need award letter) to medical appointments.

Schedule:

Rides at 8 am, 10 am and 12 pm in Cranston area on weekdays, to Providence area on M-Tu-Th-F, to Warwick area on M-Tu and to North Providence, Maude St. and Chalkstone Ave. area on Th-F

Advanced Notice:

Call 1 week in advance to schedule

Cost:

$5-$10 Round trip



Cumberland - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

Cumberland Senior Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

461-9760, 1-800-479-6902

Qualifications:

Cumberland utilizes the transportation services of RIde. Transportation for any medically associated appointments, available to those who are 60+ years of age or those with disabilities who meet certain criteria.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



East Providence - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

East Providence Senior Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

435-7800

Qualifications:

East Providence utilizes the transportation services of RIde as well as FISH.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



East Providence - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

Tap-In

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

247-1444

Qualifications:

Residents of East Providence, Barrington and Warren

Schedule:

Call weekdays between 9 am and 12 noon

Advanced Notice:

Call at least 1 week in advance to schedule

Cost:

Donations Accepted



Glocester - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

Town Van

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

568-2533, Call Police Department to schedule

Qualifications:

Glocester utilizes one van available for transportation services, as well as some RIde service(for those 60+ years of age and eligible disabled), and the use of American Cancer Society volunteers.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call 3-5 days in advance to schedule or call Virginia Peters, Director of Human Services, for information at 934-0679

Cost:

No charge



Johnston - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

Johnston Senior Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

944-3343, RIde 1-800-479-6902

Qualifications:

Johnston utilizes the transportation services of RIde. Transportation for any medically associated appointments, available to those who are 60+ years of age or those with disabilities who meet certain criteria.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Lincoln - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

RIde

Service Type:

State Transportation Service

Telephone:

333-1100, RIde 461-9760 or 1-800-479-6902

Qualifications:

Transportation for any medically associated appointments, available to those who are 60+ years of age or those with disabilties who meet certain criteria.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



North Providence - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

Salvatore Mancini Resource & Activity Center, Inc.

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

231-0742

Qualifications:

Transportation is provided to nursing homes through the Center.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

Call 1 week in advance to schedule

Cost:

Fees range from $1.00 - $2.00



Pawtucket - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

Leon Mathieu Senior Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

725-8220

Qualifications:

The Senior Shuttle transports Pawtucket residents who are 60+ years of age to nursing homes, pharmacies and hospital visits.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

Call at least 48 hours in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Providence - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

St. Martin Deporres Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

274-6783

Qualifications:

Limited rides for appointments near center, available to members only.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

$10/year membership



Providence - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

Veterans' Affairs Hospital

Service Type:

Hospital Transportation Service

Telephone:

273-7100

Qualifications:

Must be veteran without any other means of transportation.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Scituate - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

Scituate Senior Services

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

647-2662

Qualifications:

Scituate utilizes the transportation services of their own van for residents 60+ years of age or SSI.

Schedule:

Monday & Tuesdays. 9:30am - 2pm.

Advanced Notice:

Call 1 week in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Smithfield - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

Smithfield Senior Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

949-4592, Carol Morgan, Van Driver

Qualifications:

Need to be a smithfield resident 60+ years of age or SSI disabled.

Schedule:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

Advanced Notice:

Call one week in advance to schedule if possible. The Center tries to accommodate shorter notice.

Cost:

No charge



Woonsocket - Providence County

Resource/Agency:

RIde

Service Type:

State Transportation Service

Telephone:

766-3734, 461-9760 or 1-800-479-6902

Qualifications:

Transportation for any medically associated appointments, available to those who are 60+ years of age or those with disabilities who meet certain criteria.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

2-4 week notice

Cost:

No charge



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Washington County

Washington County

Resource/Agency:

South County Hospital, Wave Van

Service Type:

Hospital Transportation Service

Telephone:

782-8020 ext. 1178

Qualifications:

Transportation is available for any testing and or surgery services offered by South County Hospital to the patients in the North Kingstown, Jamestown and Westerly area.

Schedule:

6 am to 4 pm

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Charlestown - Washington County

Resource/Agency:

Charlestown Senior Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

789-2362

Qualifications:

Charlestown utilizes the transportation services of Seniors Helping Others. Transportation to medical appointments, hospital visits and the occasional errand for residents of Washington County or Jamestown.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

Donations accepted



Charlestown - Washington County

Resource/Agency:

Seniors Helping Others

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

789-2362

Qualifications:

Transportation to medical appointments, hospital visits and the occasional errand for residents of Washington County or Jamestown.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

Donations accepted



Exeter - Washington County

Resource/Agency:

Friends in Service to Humanity (FISH)

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

295-1121

Qualifications:

Exeter and North Kingstown residents without other means of transportation to medical and social services appointments in RI. Service is limited to 3 trips per month for each client. FISH can also arrange rides with the North Kingstown Senior Center, RIde and SHO.

Schedule:

Usually weekdays 9-5

Advanced Notice:

Call 2-7 days in advance to schedule. If only short notice is possible, FISH will still try to get drivers.

Cost:

Donations accepted



Exeter - Washington County

Resource/Agency:

Seniors Helping Others

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

789-2362

Qualifications:

Transportation to medical appointments, hospital visits and the occasional errand for residents of Washington County or Jamestown.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

Donations accepted



Hopkinton - Washington County

Resource/Agency:

Welfare Director

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

539-2865

Qualifications:

Hopkinton utilizes the transportation services of Seniors Helping Others 789-2362

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Narragansett - Washington County

Resource/Agency:

Narragansett Senior Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

782-0675

Qualifications:

Narragansett utilizes the transportation services of their Senior Van for medical appointments, shopping, swimming and bingo.

Schedule:

Tu 8:30 am-1:00 pm for medical appointments

Advanced Notice:

Call at least 48 hours in advance to schedule.

Cost:

No charge



Narragansett - Washington County

Resource/Agency:

Seniors Helping Others

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

789-2362

Qualifications:

Transportation to medical appointments, hospital visits and the occasional errand for residents of Washington County or Jamestown.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

Donations accepted



New Shoreham - Washington County

Resource/Agency:

Town Manager, Town Hall

Service Type:

Additional Transportation Service

Telephone:

466-3210

Qualifications:

New Shoreham residents. Volunteer NE Airlines to Westerly; Private Pilots volunteer to NY.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



North Kingstown - Washington County

Resource/Agency:

Friends in Service to Humanity (FISH)

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

295-1121

Qualifications:

North Kingstown and Exeter residents without other means of transportation for medical and social services appointments in RI. Service is limited to 3 trips per month for each client. FISH can also arrange rides with the North Kingstown Senior Center, RIde and SHO.

Schedule:

Usually weekdays 9-5

Advanced Notice:

Call 2-7 days in advance to schedule. If only short notice is possible, FISH will still try to get drivers.

Cost:

Donations accepted



North Kingstown - Washington County

Resource/Agency:

North Kingstown Senior Services at Beechwood House

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

294-3331 Ext. 401

Qualifications:

North Kingstown residents 55+ years of age are eligible for transportation services within North Kingstown to local medical appointments. If necessary, the center can arange transportation through RIde, Seniors Helping Others or FISH.

Schedule:

Transportation available M-W-Th-F between 10:15 and 2:00

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No Charge



Richmond - Washington County

Resource/Agency:

Seniors Helping Others

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

789-2362

Qualifications:

Transportation to medical appointments, hospital visits and the occasional errand for residents of Washington County or Jamestown.

Schedule:

 

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

Donations accepted



South Kingstown - Washington County

Resource/Agency:

South Kingstown Senior Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

789-0268 ext. 109

Qualifications:

60+ years of age South Kingstown residents. If necessary the center arranges transportation to medical appointments with RIde, Seniors Helping Others and/or RIPTA Flex Service. The center also offers non-medical transportation.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

Call 2-4 weeks in advance to schedule medical appointments. Call 48 hours in advance for other transportation.

Cost:

No charge



West Greenwich - Washington County

Resource/Agency:

Welfare Director

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

397-4234

Qualifications:

West Greenwich utilizes the transportation services of RIde when able. Transportation for any medically associated appointments, available to those who are 60+ years of age or those with disabilities who meet certain criteria.

Schedule:

Weekdays

Advanced Notice:

Call in advance to schedule

Cost:

No charge



Westerly - Washington County

Resource/Agency:

Westerly Senior Center

Service Type:

Regional/ Community Transportation

Telephone:

596-2458