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How to get fromAmherst to Newportby bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Amherst to Newport by bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus bus Ppb 6250 / ...
    2. Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 36m
    $90–160

  2. Drive 107.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to Newportcar car 107.5 mi
    2h 39m
    $20–29

  3. Bus, train via New Haven

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to New Haventrain train
    3. Take the train from New Haven to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 3m
    $101–178

  4. Bus, train via Wickford Junction

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus bus Ppb 6250 / ...
    2. Take the train from South Station to Wickford Junctiontrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    5h 5m
    $70–118

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus Ppb 6526 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Providencebus bus Bz 1412
    5h 22m
    $79–133

  6. Bus via Worcester

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcesterbus bus B79
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Providencebus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 24m
    $66–107

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 180.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Newport, RI, USA?

You can take a bus from Amherst Center to Newport via Springfield, Providence Bus Terminal, and Fall River in around 5h 22m.

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