Transportation

The following cities/towns provide bus transportation for children age 5 and up, to and from Bay View, for no cost.

• Barrington
• Bristol
• Central Falls
• Cranston
• Johnston
• Lincoln
• North Providence
• Pawtucket
• Providence
• Smithfield
• Warren

To ride the bus from one of these towns, complete the form on the Rhode Island Department of Education website. Transportation requests for the first day of school must be submitted by July 31. If you do not require service until later in the school year, please register 10 business days prior to the expected start date. You will receive a letter to confirm your child's bus stop information 10 business days before school starts.

Transportation request forms submitted on or after August 1 may receive a temporary bus stop assignment. Parents/guardians will be notified of their temporary stop time and location by phone before the first day of school. For eligibility and other information, please visit the RIDE Student Transportation web page. For other inquiries, please contact the Statewide Office directly at 401-304-9136.

If you have any further questions regarding Statewide Bus Transportation, please reach out to Mrs. Kim Thompson at 401-434-0113 ext. 141.

2025-2026

East Providence has made the decision to have Statewide Transportation provide student transportation for the Private and Parochial schools. Statewide representatives have guaranteed EP that a more efficient and timely process can be provided to the families requiring this service.

For any questions, parents and guardians can reach out directly to Statewide by phone 401-304-9136 or submit their requests by accessing the Department of Education / Statewide Transportation website to register their students.

https://ride.ri.gov/students-families/additional-resources/student-transportation

We understand that you may be interested in using a private bus service to transport your daughter to/from St. Mary Academy- Bay View. This year, we have added an additional stop to the morning bus run.

Morning Pick Up Time:

First Pick-up: 6:45 AM Located at the Commuter Park & Ride, 29 Fleetwood Drive (via 29), N Kingstown
Second Pick-up: 7:10 AM Located at Showcase Cinemas, 1200 Quaker Lane, Warwick
Third Pick-up: 7:25 AM Located at Kohls, 650 Bald Hill Road, Warwick

Afternoon Drop Off Time:

First Drop-Off : 3:00PM Located at Kohls, 650 Bald Hill Road, Warwick
Second Drop: Off 3:10 PM Located at Showcase Cinemas, 1200 Quaker Lane, Warwick
Third Drop-Off: 3:30 PM  Located at the Commuter Park & Ride, 29 Fleetwood Drive (via 29), N Kingstown

Review the Private Bussing Agreement here.