7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Bristol Office Hours
Half Hour Prior to all ferry departures
Prudence & Bay Islands Transport
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401-683-0430 Available during Prudence Office Hours. All commercial, trailer and oversized reservations must be made by phone.Reserve or Purchase Tickets in Person
Office Locations
Bristol Ferry Terminal:
147 Thames Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Parking in Bristol
Notice
Construction is underway on the North side of the Bristol ferry pier. There will be no parking on the Bristol Ferry dock during construction.
The flow of traffic for loading/unloading the boat may be altered, please pay attention to signs and follow crew directions at all times.
Prudence & Bay Islands Transport owns/manages no parking in Bristol. Please find a list below of the parties who offer parking in Bristol.
Bristol Harbor Master’s Office
Harbor Master: Gregg Marsili
Administrative Assistant: Jennifer Alves
Office Location
Maritime Center, 1st floor
Thames Street
Phone: 401.253.1700
Fax: 401.253.1706
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 9:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Bristol Harbor Master’s Phone: 401.253.1700
Annual Parking
Annual spots through the Harbormasters office are currently sold out. The parking for these year-round permit holders has been moved to across the street from the Robin Rug Factory. This was previously a municipal lot that is now for permit holders only, no day parking.
Overnight Parking:
Overnight passes can be purchased through the Harbormasters office for the municipal lot across from the ferry, passes are $10/night, limited spaces are available.
Day Parking:
Free day parking is available in the municipal lot across the street from the ferry, and in the parking lot at Independence Park.
Note during construction there is no parking on the 147 Thames st ferry dock.
Robin Rug Factory
Annual/Seasonal parking passes are also available for purchase through the Robin Rug Factory for the dirt lot behind the municipal lots across from the factory.
No day or overnight parking without a permit.
Call or email for rates:
Phone: 401-253-8350
Email: karianrealtyco@aol.com
Goglia’s Market
374 Wood Street, Bristol RI
Day, overnight, weekly and monthly parking available for purchase.
Visit the market Tuesday – Friday 9:30 AM to 5 PM
or call Victor for rates and passes.
Victor 401-996-9877
Parking at Homestead, Prudence Island
Please no overnight parking in the center of the Prudence Island lot to allow for snow removal.
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Please follow signs and park in areas designated for the following:
- drop off
- live parking
- daily, no overnight parking
- 72 hour parking
- three week parking
Please note there is no parking available for longer than three weeks.
Vehicles left in the Prudence Parking lot longer than three weeks may be ticketed or towed. If you have a vehicle that has been in the lot for an extended period of time please plan on moving the vehicle. If you need assistance in moving your vehicle or getting a ride to or from your home when moving your vehicle Officer Tavernier has offered his assistance in this matter. Please contact the ferry office to get in touch with him if needed.
Use of public boat ramp.
The boat ramp on the north side of the ferry dock is open to all and is kept clear by the Town of Portsmouth. When using the boat ramp please access the ramp using the North entrance to the parking lot and avoid driving trailers through the parking area.