RIPTA's Beach Bus is Back! July 4 - August 23, 2026 / Weekends & Holidays

Starting Saturday, July 4, RIPTA’s South County Express Beach Bus returns for the summer season with express service from Central Falls, Cranston, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence and Woonsocket to South County beaches. The Express Beach Bus runs on weekends and holidays only to Salty Brine (Galilee), Roger Wheeler (Sand Hill Cove) and Scarborough beaches. The fare for these express trips will be the regular bus fare of $2.00 one-way.Click here for more information.