There are 5 ways to get from Newport to Waltham by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the taxi from Newport to Kingston Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
2h$77–119Drive 69.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newport to Walthamcar 69.6 mi
1h 42m$13–19Bus, line 505 bus
- Take the bus from Fall River to Boston South Stationbus Providence
- Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Moody St @ Carter Stbus 505
4h 16m$69–107Taxi, train via Waltham (Amtrak)
- Take the taxi from Newport to Kingston Amtrak Stationtaxi
- Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
2h 53m$80–125Train, line 70 bus
- Take the train from Wickford Junction to Rugglestrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St to 691 Main Stbus 70
3h 31m$56–79
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newport to Waltham is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Newport to Waltham is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Waltham. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Moody St @ Carter St via Federal St @ Franklin St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Newport and Waltham is 94 miles. The road distance is 70.1 miles.
The best way to get from Newport to Waltham without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h and costs $75 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Newport to Waltham, including transfers.
Newport to Waltham bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Newport to Waltham bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Waltham is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Newport to Waltham.
There are 1707+ hotels available in Waltham.
What companies run services between Newport, RI, USA and Waltham, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Newport to Moody St @ Carter St via Fall River, Boston South Station, and Federal St @ Franklin St in around 4h 16m.
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 Kingston Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wickford Junction to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- 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 South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Moody St @ Carter St
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Franklin St @ Sidney St to 691 Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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