There are 3 ways to get from Newport to Durham by train (Amtrak) or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain Downeaster
4h 6m$96–152Drive 130.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Durhamcar 130.1 mi
2h 48m$24–35Train via Wickford Junction
- Take the train from Wickford Junction to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain Downeaster
4h 30m$75–112
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Durham is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Durham is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Newport station to Durham station. However, there are services departing from Kingston Amtrak Station and arriving at Durham Station via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
The distance between Newport and Durham is 153 miles. The road distance is 130.9 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Durham without a car is to train which takes 4h 6m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Newport to Durham, including transfers.
Newport to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kingston Amtrak Station.
Newport to Durham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Durham is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Newport to Durham.
There are 128+ hotels available in Durham.
What companies run services between Newport, RI, USA and Durham, NH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Newport to Durham Station via Kingston Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 4h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–40
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wickford Junction to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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- Adult
- $11–18
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