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How to get fromNewport to Amherstby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6261 / ...
    4h 44m
    $95–164

  2. Drive 106.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport to Amherstcar car 106.8 mi
    2h 39m
    $20–29

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from New Haven to Northamptontrain train Valley Flyer / ...
    6h 25m
    $105–181

  4. Train, bus via Wickford Junction

    1. Take the train from Wickford Junction to South Stationtrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus bus Ppb 6261 / ...
    5h 3m
    $74–119

  5. Bus via Fall River

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcesterbus bus Bz 2423
    2. Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus bus B79
    5h 19m
    $66–93

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to University of Massachusetts Amherstbus bus FlixBus 2693
    5h 22m
    $67–94

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  • Distance: 183.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Newport, RI, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Newport to Amherst Community Health Ctr via Kingston Amtrak Station, New Haven, Northampton, and Academy of Music in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newport to Amherst Common via Fall River, Providence, Worcester, and Union Station Garage - Worcester in around 5h 19m.

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