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

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There are 5 ways to get from Newport to Dorchester by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Wickford Junction to Rugglestrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    1h 53m
    $54–69

  2. Drive 62.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport to Dorchestercar car 62.8 mi
    1h 25m
    $12–17

  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 36m
    $71–105

  4. Taxi, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Newport to Kingston Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2h 1m
    $78–117

  5. Train, line 23 bus

    1. Take the train from Wickford Junction to Rugglestrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the bus from Ruggles to Washington St @ Algonquin Stbus bus 23
    2h 30m
    $55–74

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  • Distance: 74.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

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

MBTA operates a train from Wickford Junction to Ruggles every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 1h 33m.

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