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RISD BY DESIGN: TRAVEL

USEFUL LINKS
>> interactive map of the RISD campus
>> download a map of the RISD campus
>> download directions to campus
(the address is set to 62 Prospect Street, where you will check in)

TRAINS
Amtrak
>> get schedules and fares at www.amtrak.com
>> 1 800 USA-RAIL (1 800 872-7245)
>> directions to the Providence station

Metropolitan Boston Transit Authority (MBTA) Commuter Rail
service between Providence and Boston on the Attleboro/Stoughton Line
>> www.mbta.com
>> 800 392-6100

AIRPORTS
T.F. Green Airport, Providence, RI (PVD)
>> www.pvdairport.com
>> airport information: 888 268-7222; in Rhode Island: 401 737-8222
>> T.F. Green shuttle: airporttaxiri.com/schedule.html

Logan International Airport, Boston, MA (BOS)
>> www.massport.com/logan
>> 800 23-LOGAN

BUSES
Peter Pan/Bonanza
daily trips to Boston, Cape Cod, Newport, Albany, New York City, and Logan and T.F. Green International Airports
>> www.peterpanbus.com
>> 401 751-8800; toll-free: 888 751-8800

Greyhound
>> www.greyhound.com
>> 800 229-9424
>> +1 402 330-8552 (International areas without toll free access)
>> 800 752-4841 (assistance for passengers with disabilities)
>> 800 345-3109 (TDD)

Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA)
transportation within Rhode Island, including buses, trolleys and Providence/Newport ferries
>> www.ripta.com

RENTAL CARS
Alamo: 800 327-9633; www.alamo.com
Avis: 800 831-2847; www.avis.com
Budget: 800 527-7000; www.budget.com
CarRentals.com: www.carrentals.com
Dollar: 800 800-4000; www.dollar.com
Hertz: 800 654-3131; www.hertz.com
National: 800 227-7368; www.nationalcar.com
Thrifty: 800 847-4389; www.thrifty.com

FERRIES
Block Island Ferry
Service from Point Judith and Newport, RI and New London, CT to Block Island. Schedules vary seasonally. For complete schedules, fares and routes,follow this link to www.blockislandferry.com.

Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Island Ferries
Service from Woods Hole, MA, Hyannis, MA, and New Bedford, MA to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Island. Schedules vary seasonally. For complete schedules, fares and routes, follow this link to www.island ferry.com.


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