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How to get fromNewport to Maineby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Newport to Maine by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus Logan Airport / ...
    4h 22m
    $99–163

  2. Drive 174.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport to Portlandcar car 174.1 mi
    3h 23m
    $32–46

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain train Downeaster
    5h 41m
    $116–201

  4. Train, bus via Wickford Junction

    1. Take the train from Wickford Junction to South Stationtrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus Logan Airport / ...
    4h 45m
    $77–118

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Fall River to Boston South Stationbus bus Providence
    2. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus Logan Airport / ...
    5h 8m
    $91–151

  6. Train, bus via Wickford Junction #2

    1. Take the train from Wickford Junction to South Stationtrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the bus from Boston to City of Portlandbus bus FlixBus N2615
    5h 17m
    $72–108

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  • Distance: 196.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Newport, RI, USA and Maine, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Newport to Congress St + Center St via Kingston Amtrak Station, Boston, Back Bay, North Station, Boston, Portland, and Portland Transportation Center in around 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newport to Congress St + Center St via Fall River, Boston South Station, Boston, MA - South Station, and Portland Transportation Center in around 5h 8m.

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