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How to get fromNewport to Rhode Islandby taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Newport to Rhode Island by taxi, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Newport to Wickford Junctiontaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Wickford Junction to Providencetrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    49 min
    $46–61

  2. Drive 28.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Newport to Providencecar car 28.8 mi
    50 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Newport to Providencetaxi taxi 28.8 mi
    50 min
    $85–110

  4. Taxi, train via Kingston Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the taxi from Newport to Kingston Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Providencetrain train Northeast Regional
    50 min
    $62–82

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 33.4 mi
  • Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Newport, RI, USA and Rhode Island, USA?

There is no direct connection from Newport to Rhode Island. 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.

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