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How to get fromBoston to Newport Eastby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Newport East by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from South Station to Wickford Junctiontrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2h 8m
    $57–73

  2. Drive  65.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Newport Eastcar car 65.4 mi
    1h 29m
    $12–18

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus bus Boston Commuter
    2. Take the taxi from SRTA Fall River Terminal to Newport Easttaxi taxi
    2h 56m
    $60–79

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    2. Take the taxi from Fall River Depot to Newport Easttaxi taxi
    2h 12m
    $61–76

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  • Distance: 78.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Newport East, 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.

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