There are 4 ways to get from Newport to Providence by taxi, train, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Newport to Wickford Junctiontaxi
- Take the train from Wickford Junction to Providencetrain Providence/Stoughton Line
49 min$46–61Drive 28.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Providencecar 28.8 mi
50 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Newport to Providencetaxi 28.8 mi
50 min$85–110Taxi, train via Kingston Amtrak Station (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Newport to Kingston Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
50 min$62–82
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Providence is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Providence is to taxi and train which takes 49 min and costs $45 - $65.
The distance between Newport and Providence is 34 miles. The road distance is 29 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Providence without a car is to taxi and train which takes 49 min and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 49 min to get from Newport to Providence, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Providence is 29 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Newport to Providence.
There are 193+ hotels available in Providence.
What companies run services between Newport, RI, USA and Providence, RI, USA?
There is no direct connection from Newport to Providence. However, you can take the taxi to Wickford Junction then take the train to Providence. Alternatively, you can drive from Newport to Providence in around 50 min.
Train from Wickford Junction to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Estimated price
- $40–110
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