Rhode Island Public Transit Authority
59 bus routes in Providence. Browse routes and schedules and plan trips on RIPTA in the CityTransit app.
- Routes
- 59
- Stops
- 3,553
- Modes
- Bus
RIPTA at a glance
- Serves
- Providence, Rhode Island
- Modes
- Bus
- Service hours
- 6:46 AM to 9:46 PM
- Time zone
- America/New_York
- Schedule valid through
- Jan 16, 2027
- Data last updated
- Nov 1, 2026
- Official website
- ripta.com
Busiest RIPTA routes
- R Broad/North Main
- 20 Elmwood Ave/Airport
- 56 Chalkstone Ave
- 31 Cranston St
- 1 Eddy St/Hope St/Benefit St
About RIPTA
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority is a public transportation provider that serves the Providence area. Rhode Island Public Transit Authority operates the following transit modes across the Providence area: Bus. In total, RIPTA operates 59 routes and serves 3,553 stops or stations in the Providence area. Line schedules (timetables, itineraries, service hours) and departure and arrival times are updated in the app in real time.
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Rhode Island Public Transit Authority: frequently asked questions
How many routes does Rhode Island Public Transit Authority operate?
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority operates 59 bus routes and serves 3,553 stops or stations in Providence.
What are the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority service hours?
Most Rhode Island Public Transit Authority service runs from about 6:46 AM to 9:46 PM. Hours differ by route and day, so open a route in the app for exact times.
What are the busiest Rhode Island Public Transit Authority routes?
By scheduled trips, the busiest Rhode Island Public Transit Authority routes are R Broad/North Main, 20 Elmwood Ave/Airport, 56 Chalkstone Ave, 31 Cranston St, 1 Eddy St/Hope St/Benefit St.
How do I contact Rhode Island Public Transit Authority?
Website: http://www.ripta.com/.
How do I see Rhode Island Public Transit Authority schedules and next departures?
Download the free CityTransit app for iPhone or Android, choose Providence, then pick Rhode Island Public Transit Authority to browse routes and timetables.
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority service updates
Check the CityTransit app for Rhode Island Public Transit Authority schedule changes, route changes, stop changes and other service updates.
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority fares
Prices of different ticket types may change. Check the CityTransit app for fares on individual lines, and visit Rhode Island Public Transit Authority's official site for ride fares and tickets.
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority schedules
Looking for a specific Rhode Island Public Transit Authority bus schedule? All Rhode Island Public Transit Authority lines and schedules in Providence are in the CityTransit app, with step-by-step navigation.
Rhode Island Public Transit Authority contact
- Website: http://www.ripta.com/
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