Portsmouth, RI is a small town located in the state of Rhode Island. Despite its small size, it offers a variety of transportation options for residents and visitors alike. For local travel, public bus service is available through RIPTA (Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority). There are several bus routes that cover most major areas of Portsmouth, providing convenient access to downtown shopping, restaurants, businesses, schools and other destinations. For longer-distance trips outside of Portsmouth, Amtrak provides train service from Providence and Kingston stations. Additionally, there is taxi service available for those who need to get around town quickly or reach farther destinations in the region. All in all, Portsmouth has plenty of public transportation options for its visitors and residents to choose from.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Portsmouth takes 23.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Portsmouth get to work:
- 82.9% drive their own car alone
- 8.0% carpool with others
- 3.8% work from home
- 2.2% take mass transit