There are 4 ways to get from Exeter to Newport by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Exeter Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
3h 48m$91–151Drive 115.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Exeter to Newportcar 115.8 mi
2h 35m$22–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Exeter Station to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
- Take the bus from Boston to Fall Riverbus Bz 0109 / ...
5h 20m$87–139Train via Wickford Junction
- Take the train from Exeter Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wickford Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
4h 22m$70–109
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Newport is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Exeter to Newport is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter station to Newport station. However, there are services departing from Exeter Station and arriving at Kingston Amtrak Station via North Station and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Exeter and Newport is 141 miles. The road distance is 116.5 miles.
The best way to get from Exeter to Newport without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Exeter to Newport, including transfers.
Exeter to Newport train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Exeter Station.
Exeter to Newport train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Exeter to Newport is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Exeter to Newport.
There are 172+ hotels available in Newport.
What companies run services between Exeter, NH, USA and Newport, RI, USA?
You can take a train from Exeter Station to Newport via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Kingston Amtrak Station in around 3h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exeter Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exeter Station to Woburn Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Exeter Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Back Bay to Wickford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–18
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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