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MarineSaftey International
344 Aquidneck Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 849-0222
(800) 341-1353


(Presented in recommended order considering cost and convenience.)


1. From Providence - T.F. Green Airport

Access New England (401) 842-0777 will meet you on arrival (rea$onable rates).

By Cozy Cab Newport Shuttle (Van): (800) 846-1502 Shuttle Service operates between 0800-2200 with vans departing every 2 hours or more frequently, approximate cost: $20.00. Reservations, Tel: (401) 846-2500, are recommended for peak travel periods. The shuttle van will stop at most hotels. We will be pleased to make reservations for you if you provide us ETA and Flight info.

By Rental Car: Approximately 40 minute drive. Take I 95 South to Route 4 South, to Route 1 South, to Route 138 East to Newport. In Newport refer to attached map for MSI and hotel locations.


2. From Boston - Logan Airport

By Car/Rental Car: Approximately 90 minute drive. Take I 93 South to Route 24 South.

- If you are going directly to MSI get off RT 24 at RT 138 (Newport Beaches) and follow to RT 138A (approx 5.5 miles to Dunkin Donuts on right). RT 138A only goes to the left and it is also Aquidneck Ave. MSI is 344 Aquidneck Ave. on your right side about .7 mile after 7-11 on the right. If you come to a traffic light where you have to turn left or right, you just missed us.

- If you are going directly to either the Courtyard Marriott or Howard Johnson's Hotel take RT 24 to RT 114 South to Newport. Both are in Middletown. The Courtyard Marriott is just off RT 114 and Howard Johnson's is on RT 114. Refer to attached map.

- Other recommended hotels are in Newport and RT 138A is the better route into town. Refer to attached map.

By Bus: Bonanza Busses (Tel 1-800-556-3815) depart Boston South Station for Newport. Please call Bonanza for connections on your arrival date, as schedule is different depending on time of year, week day/week-end, and subject to change. ($19.95 one way/$36.45 round trip). Connections between Logan Airport and the South Station can be made by bus, cab or MBTA (Subway known as the "T"). A cab is recommended if you have heavy baggage. Cost is approximate­ly $10.00, higher during peak commuting periods. The bus station is located at 700 Atlantic Avenue next to South Station. If you elect the "T" take Massport Shuttle (free) to the MBTA Airport Station then take blue line to red line to South Station.

The bus will drop passengers at the Newport Visi­tors Center, next to the Newport Marriott Hotel (some drivers may drop you off at Howard Johnsons, if asked). Connections to your hotel can be made by local cab. Recommend Cozy Cab 846-2500; approximate cost: $3.00.

By Cab: Cab fare from Logan Airport to Newport is approximately $175.00 one way, and not recom­mended unless several can share the expense.


3. From New York - La Guardia Airport: Commuter Airline to Providence then Cozy cab. Drive from La Guardia approximately three and a half hours. Take I 95 East to Rhode Island. Exit 3 in RI is Rt. 138 (Kingston/Newport). Follow Rt. 138 East to Newport. Take the second exit off the Newport Bridge. Take a left at Jai Alai. Go straight through 4 lights, there will be a 7-11 on the left side of your last light, take a right onto Aquidneck Avenue. We are about 7/10 of a mile down on your right. There is a ball field across the street from us.


If you come to another light you have gone too far.




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