There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Jamestown by train, taxi, or car
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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the taxi from Kingston Amtrak Station to Jamestowntaxi
1h 22m$68–101Drive 71 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Jamestowncar 71 mi
1h 37m$13–19Train
- Take the train from South Station to Wickford Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
2h 1m$47–63
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Jamestown is to drive which costs $13 - $19 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Jamestown is to train and taxi which takes 1h 22m and costs $65 - $110.
No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Jamestown. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Wickford Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between Boston and Jamestown is 85 miles. The road distance is 71.4 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Jamestown without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 22m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 22m to get from Boston to Jamestown, including transfers.
Boston to Jamestown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
Boston to Jamestown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Wickford Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Jamestown is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 37m to drive from Boston to Jamestown.
There are 213+ hotels available in Jamestown.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Jamestown, RI, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Wickford Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from South Station to Wickford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $11–18
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $45–55
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