Cranston, RI (02921) is a city in Providence County located in the State of Rhode Island. It has an extensive public transportation network which includes buses, trolleys, and commuter rail services. The local bus service is operated by RIPTA and serves the entire Cranston area. These buses provide connections to many of the neighboring cities such as Providence and Warwick. For those looking for a quick ride to work or school, there are also four trolley lines that cover parts of Cranston. These trolleys operate every day from morning until late evening hours. In addition to these services, Rhode Island also operates the commuter rail line called the Providence/Stoughton Line with five stops within Cranston including Garden City Center Station. This line provides a connection between downtown Providence and Boston's South Station with multiple stops along the way, allowing commuters to easily access various destinations throughout Rhode Island.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Cranston (zip 02921) takes 22.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Cranston (zip 02921) get to work:
- 88.9% drive their own car alone
- 5.4% carpool with others
- 3.9% work from home
- 1.2% take mass transit