Charlestown, Rhode Island is a small coastal town located in the southern part of the state. Despite its size, Charlestown has a variety of transportation options available to locals and visitors alike. The area is served by several bus lines run by the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA). These buses provide easy access to nearby towns as well as major cities like Providence or Newport. Additionally, local taxi services can be found throughout the area for those who need door-to-door service. For those looking to traverse longer distances, T.F. Green Airport in Warwick is only a short drive away, providing connections all over New England and the US with hundreds of flights daily. Lastly, Amtrak provides rail service from nearby Kingston Station which connects the area to larger cities in New England and beyond.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Charlestown takes 27.6 minutes. That's longer than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Charlestown get to work:
- 86.8% drive their own car alone
- 5.9% carpool with others
- 4.0% work from home
- 1.0% take mass transit