Providence County, RI Commuting


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Providence, Rhode Island County offers a wide variety of public transportation options for its residents. The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) provides bus services throughout the county and into surrounding cities, while the Providence Train Station offers Amtrak and commuter rail services to Boston, Massachusetts. The MBTA Commuter Rail Line connects Providence with Pawtucket, Central Falls, and other area towns. Additionally, RIPTA operates seasonal trolleys in downtown Providence that link riders to popular attractions and tourist destinations. For travelers looking for more flexible transportation options, ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft are available in Providence as well. With so many public transportation options available in Providence County, it is easy for residents to get around town without having to rely on their own personal vehicle.

The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Providence County takes 24.4 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.

How people in Providence County get to work:
- 77.9% drive their own car alone
- 9.1% carpool with others
- 3.4% work from home
- 3.6% take mass transit
     Commute Time To Work

  TransportationProvidence, Rhode IslandUnited States
  25.126.8
  Commute Mode
  75.9%73.2%
  9.3%8.6%
  2.6%4.2%
  0.3%0.5%
  3.2%2.5%
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