Rhode Island Commute & Transportation Patterns (2024)
Means of transportation and remote work analysis for Rhode Island
Rhode Island Transportation Indicators (2024)
Total Workers
547,074
Population 16+
driving
80.2%
Most Common Choice
Work From Home
13.0%
Remote Share
Public Transit
1.7%
Bus/Rail/Ferry
Rhode Island Commute Mode Distribution
Rhode Island Historical Commuting Trends
Rhode Island Detailed Commute Breakdown
| Mode | Workers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Car, truck, or van | 438,501 | 80.2% |
| Public transportation | 9,405 | 1.7% |
| Bicycle | 2,225 | 0.4% |
| Walked | 15,438 | 2.8% |
| Other means | 10,441 | 1.9% |
| Worked from home | 71,064 | 13.0% |
Commuting Patterns FAQs for Rhode Island
The most common way is driving a car, truck, or van, with 80.2% of workers in Rhode Island utilizing this as their primary means of transportation to work.
Since 2010, the percentage of residents working from home in Rhode Island has increased significantly. Currently, 13.0% of the workforce works remotely, which is lower than the U.S. national average of 15.1%.
Approximately 13.0% of workers in Rhode Island currently work remotely, compared to the national average of 15.1%.