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How to get fromBoston to Newport & Rhode Islandby ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Newport & Rhode Island by ferry, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, train, or bus

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  1. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BOS - ORF
    3h 43m
    $111–587

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Virginia Beachbus bus FlixBus 2608
    17h 2m
    $90–146

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Boston to Norfolktrain train Northeast Regional
    14h 28m
    $169–397

  4. Drive  558.5 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Newport & Rhode Islandcar car 558.5 mi
    11h 3m
    $102–148

  5. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from South Station to TF Green Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane PVD - ORF
    4h 16m
    $172–403

  6. Bus to Bradley International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus bus
    2. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Norfolk International Airport (ORF)plane plane BDL - ORF
    5h 38m
    $143–666

Boston to Newport & Rhode Island by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Newport & Rhode Island, VA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Norfolk twice daily. Tickets cost $160–400 and the journey takes 13h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Newport & Rhode Island via Newark Penn Station, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach & Birch Lake, Dntc, and Granby & 42Nd in around 17h 2m.

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