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How to get fromNewport to Bostonby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newport to Boston by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Newport to Kingston Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    1h 40m
    $76–114

  2. Drive 68.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport to Bostoncar car 68.9 mi
    1h 29m
    $13–19

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Newport to Fall Rivertaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Fall River to Boston South Stationbus bus Providence
    2h 26m
    $68–102

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Wickford Junction to South Stationtrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2h 3m
    $54–69

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  • Distance: 89.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 40m

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

MBTA operates a train from Wickford Junction to South Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 1h 43m.

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