Working in Smithfield RI (Providence: home, schools, live in)
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I live in Norwood, MA..Now my work location is being moved to Smithfield.
I see that my new office location is around 40 miles from home now. To drive everyday to work with the soaring gas prices does not sound viable for me.
I am just wondering what is the best commuting option to work?
It was pretty easy earlier to go to Boston Downtown (my old workplace) by commuter rail.
I think your best option is driving since the MBTA only goes a little south of Franklin. The problem is that then, you'd have to get between there and Smithfield. Or you could take the MBTA into Providence and take a RIPTA bus to Smithfield. That would take so long I'd drive if I were you!
There really is no great option. You'll most likely have to drive, as nothing goes that way. It should only be about a 30 min drive, all highway. Depending where in Smithfield, you may be able to take a train into Prov and then a bus to work... but I doubt many buses will get you close in Smithfield.
Smithfield is one of the better cities in RI, I have lived her for 5 years and LOVE it here. Everything is here, the schools are GREAT!
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