There are 4 ways to get from Harvard University to Newport by train, taxi, bus, 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 Newporttaxi
2h 49m$74–117Drive 69.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard University to Newportcar 69.3 mi
1h 42m$13–19Bus
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus Boston Airport
3h 44m$67–107Train
- Take the train from South Station to Wickford Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
3h 23m$53–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Newport is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Newport is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard University station to Newport. However, there are services departing from Boston South Station and arriving at Fall River via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Newport. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Wickford Junction via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
The distance between Harvard University and Newport is 94 miles. The road distance is 69.7 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Newport without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 49m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Harvard University to Newport, including transfers.
Harvard University to Newport bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston South Station.
Harvard University to Newport train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Newport is to bus which takes 3h 44m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Newport, RI, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston South Station to Fall River twice daily. Tickets cost $15–40 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, 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
Train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station to Wickford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- 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 South Station to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard University to Newport bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Fall River station.
Harvard University to Newport train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Wickford Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Newport is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Harvard University to Newport.
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