There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Aquidneck Island by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2h 6m$51–66Drive 67.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Newportcar 67.1 mi
1h 34m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus Boston Commuter
- Take the bus from SRTA New Bedford Terminal to SRTA Fall River Terminalbus 9X
2h 50m$50–69
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Aquidneck Island is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Aquidneck Island is to drive which takes 1h 34m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Aquidneck Island. However, there are services departing from Boston South Buses and arriving at SRTA Fall River Terminal via SRTA New Bedford Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Aquidneck Island. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Fall River Depot via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between Boston and Aquidneck Island is 71 miles. The road distance is 67.5 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Aquidneck Island without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $50 - $70.
It takes approximately 2h 6m to get from Boston to Aquidneck Island, including transfers.
Boston to Aquidneck Island bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from Boston South Buses station.
Boston to Aquidneck Island train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Aquidneck Island is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs $50 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $70 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Aquidneck Island, RI, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Fall River Depot every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–17 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston South Buses to Aquidneck Island via SRTA New Bedford Terminal and SRTA Fall River Terminal in around 2h 50m.
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
- Phone
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Dattco
- Phone
- +1 508-999-5211
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeastern RTA
Bus from SRTA New Bedford Terminal to SRTA Fall River Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- Southeastern RTA
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Aquidneck Island bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at New Bedford station.
Boston to Aquidneck Island train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fall River Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Aquidneck Island is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 34m to drive from Boston to Aquidneck Island.
There are 174+ hotels available in Aquidneck Island.