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How to get fromMaine to Newportby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Maine to Newport by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 4m
    $95–164

  2. Drive 173.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Newportcar car 173.1 mi
    3h 26m
    $32–46

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    6h 27m
    $112–202

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus bus Boston Airport
    5h 58m
    $88–154

  5. Bus, train via Wickford Junction

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the train from South Station to Wickford Junctiontrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    6h 14m
    $69–112

  6. Train via Wickford Junction

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Wickford Junctiontrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    7h 1m
    $91–160

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  • Distance: 198.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Newport, RI, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Newport via Portland Transport. Center I/B, Portland, Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Kingston Amtrak Station in around 6h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Newport via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston South Station, and Fall River in around 5h 58m.

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