There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Newport & Connecticut by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly
best- Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BOS - ORF
3h 35m$121–637Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Virginia Beachbus FlixBus 2608
17h$91–147Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Norfolktrain Northeast Regional
14h 26m$188–472Drive 558.4 mi
- Drive from Boston to Newport & Connecticutcar 558.4 mi
11h 2m$102–148Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly
- Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain
- Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane PVD - ORF
4h 15m$172–443Bus to Bradley International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus
- Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane BDL - ORF
5h 38m$213–505
Boston to Newport & Connecticut by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Newport & Connecticut is to bus which costs $90 - $150 and takes 17h.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Newport & Connecticut is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $120 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Newport & Connecticut. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Granby & 42Nd via Newark Penn Station, Virginia Beach & Birch Lake and Dntc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Newport & Connecticut. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Norfolk via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 26m.
The distance between Boston and Newport & Connecticut is 479 miles. The road distance is 561.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Newport & Connecticut without a car is to train which takes 14h 26m and costs $180 - $480.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Boston to Newport & Connecticut, including transfers.
Boston to Newport & Connecticut bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Newport & Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Newport & Connecticut is to train which takes 14h 26m and costs $180 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $150 and takes 17h.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Newport & Connecticut, VA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $180–470 and the journey takes 13h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Newport & Connecticut via Newark Penn Station, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach & Birch Lake, Dntc, and Granby & 42Nd in around 17h.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Theodore Francis Green State Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Flights from Bradley International Airport to Norfolk International Airport via Baltimore
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Norfolk
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $180–470
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Newark Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Newport & Connecticut bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Newark Penn Station.
Boston to Newport & Connecticut train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Norfolk station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Newport & Connecticut is 562 miles. It takes approximately 11h 2m to drive from Boston to Newport & Connecticut.
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