There are 4 ways to get from Newport to Exeter by train (Amtrak), bus, train, 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 Exeter Stationtrain Downeaster
3h 53m$95–152Drive 117.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Exetercar 117.3 mi
2h 33m$22–31Bus, train
- Take the bus from Fall River to Boston Airportbus Providence
- Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Exeter Stationtrain Downeaster
5h 27m$90–141Train via Wickford Junction
- Take the train from Wickford Junction to Back Baytrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Boston to Exeter Stationtrain Downeaster
4h 17m$73–107
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Exeter is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Exeter is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Newport station to Exeter station. However, there are services departing from Kingston Amtrak Station and arriving at Exeter Station via Back Bay and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
The distance between Newport and Exeter is 141 miles. The road distance is 118 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 3h 53m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Newport to Exeter, including transfers.
Newport to Exeter train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kingston Amtrak Station.
Newport to Exeter train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Exeter is 118 miles. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Newport to Exeter.
There are 267+ hotels available in Exeter.
What companies run services between Newport, RI, USA and Exeter, NH, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Newport to Exeter Station via Kingston Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, and Boston in around 3h 53m.
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
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Exeter Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Exeter Station
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–25
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Exeter Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- 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
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–18
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Fall River to Boston Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
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