There are 5 ways to get from Newport to Groton by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from North Station to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
3h 54m$100–145Drive 89.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Grotoncar 89.3 mi
2h 11m$17–24Bus, Route 3
- Take the bus from Fall River to Bostonbus Bz 0302
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MAbus Northbound
4h 28m$143–198Train via Wickford Junction
- Take the train from Wickford Junction to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from Porter to Ayertrain Fitchburg Line
4h 23m$79–104Train, bus
- Take the train from Wickford Junction to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Ayer MAbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 35m$74–100
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Groton is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Groton is to drive which takes 2h 11m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Groton. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Tyngsboro, MA via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Newport station to Groton. However, there are services departing from Kingston Amtrak Station and arriving at Ayer via Back Bay and North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.
The distance between Newport and Groton is 131 miles. The road distance is 89.8 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Groton without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $100 - $150.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Newport to Groton, including transfers.
Newport to Groton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Newport to Groton train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kingston Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Newport to Groton is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $100 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus and Route 3, which costs $140 - $200 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between Newport, RI, USA and Groton, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Newport to Groton via Kingston Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, North Station, and Ayer in around 3h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newport to Groton via Fall River, Boston, Boston South Buses, and Tyngsboro, MA in around 4h 28m.
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 North Station to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
Train from Wickford Junction to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–18
Train from Porter to Ayer
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
Train from Wickford Junction to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MA
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Ayer MA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Newport to Groton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Newport to Groton train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Groton is 90 miles. It takes approximately 2h 11m to drive from Newport to Groton.
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