Frommer’s EasyGuide to Rhode Island. Barbara Rogers

      BY BUS The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority, or RIPTA (www.ripta.com; 800/244-0444 or 401/781-9400), has buses that run between Providence’s Kennedy Plaza and the Newport Visitor Information Center. The trip is 75 minutes and the one-way fare is $1.75. Peter Pan Bus Lines (www.peterpanbus.com) also provides service from Providence, but it takes twice as long, requires a transfer, and costs $21. There’s no reason to use them when RIPTA is so much faster and cheaper.

      Visitor Information

      The Newport Gateway Transportation and Visitor Center, 23 America’s Cup Ave. (www.gonewport.com; 800/976-5122 or 401/845-9123), adjacent to the bus station, is open daily from 9am to 5pm. It has attendants on duty to help with lodging and local events.

      Getting Around