In addition to the above mention of Amtrak train service, there are trains running on a daily schedule to all major East Coast cities. This is a good way to travel after arriving to the states, or for sightseeing. They are most helpful and may even be able to arrange for a ride from Boston or New York. The office of International Students and Scholars conducts an orientation program for international students at the beginning of the Fall semester. A letter from the International Students and Scholars.
Buses travel between the campus and nearby towns.
There is a train station near the campus with regularly scheduled trains for Boston and New York City. A car would be extremely useful. To drive you will need an International Drivers License from your own country or you could apply for a Rhode Island license when you get here. To get a license, you have to provide proof of local address and you must be over 16 years of age. Before you leave your country, it is important to make arrangements for all your financial needs during your stay in the United States.