The Breakers, Kent County Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from central Kent County, start by getting on I-95 S. Follow I-95 S for approximately 16 miles, then take exit 3A for RI-4 S toward South Kingstown. Continue on RI-4 S for about 10 miles until you reach the intersection with US-1 S. Merge onto US-1 S and follow it for about 5 miles. Take the exit toward RI-138 E/Newport. Continue on RI-138 E, which will lead you onto the Newport Bridge. After crossing the bridge, follow the signs to Newport. Once in Newport, turn left onto Ocean Ave and continue straight until you reach Ochre Point Ave. Turn right onto Ochre Point Ave, and The Breakers will be on your left at 44 Ochre Point Ave. Note: There may be a toll for the Newport Bridge, so be prepared for that cost.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, start by taking the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) bus number 14 or 60 from various locations in Kent County. You will need to transfer at the Providence Transit Center. From there, catch the bus number 67 towards Newport. Once you arrive in Newport, get off at the stop closest to Washington Square. From Washington Square, you can either walk (approximately 1 mile) or catch a local bus (RIPTA bus number 67 or 60) that heads towards The Breakers. If you choose to walk, head south on Thames St., turn left onto Memorial Blvd, then right onto Ochre Point Ave, and The Breakers will be on your right at 44 Ochre Point Ave. Make sure to check RIPTA schedules for current bus times, as they can vary.