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How to get fromNewport to Berkshiresby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Newport to Berkshires by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    7h 1m
    $166–269

  2. Drive 168.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport to Berkshirescar car 168.2 mi
    4h 5m
    $31–45

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fall River to Boston South Stationbus bus Providence
    2. Take the bus from Boston to Pittsfieldbus bus Greyhound US0270s
    9h 26m
    $132–199

  4. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Providence to Worcester Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Worcester Union Station to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    8h 36m
    $131–202

  5. Train via Wickford Junction

    1. Take the train from Wickford Junction to Back Baytrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the train from Boston to Pittsfield Amtrak Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    8h 58m
    $141–221

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  • Distance: 253 mi
  • Duration: 7h 1m

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

You can take a vehicle from Newport to Berkshires via Kingston Amtrak Station, Boston, and Pittsfield Amtrak Station in around 7h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newport to Berkshires via Fall River, Boston South Station, Boston, Pittsfield, Intermodal Center, and Center St. in around 9h 26m.

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