What is the cheapest way to get from Newport to Waterbury?

The cheapest way to get from Newport to Waterbury is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Newport to Waterbury?

The fastest way to get from Newport to Waterbury is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $18 - $27.

Is there a direct bus between Newport and Waterbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Newport to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Grand St @ State St via Providence and Church St @ Chapel St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.

Is there a direct train between Newport and Waterbury?

No, there is no direct train from Newport station to Waterbury. However, there are services departing from Kingston Amtrak Station and arriving at Waterbury via Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.

How far is it from Newport to Waterbury?

The distance between Newport and Waterbury is 154 miles. The road distance is 103.1 miles.

How do I travel from Newport to Waterbury without a car?

The best way to get from Newport to Waterbury without a car is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $95 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Newport to Waterbury?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Newport to Waterbury, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Newport to Waterbury bus from?

Newport to Waterbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.

Where do I catch the Newport to Waterbury train from?

Newport to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kingston Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Newport to Waterbury?

The best way to get from Newport to Waterbury is to train which takes 3h 42m and costs $95 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $140 and takes 5h 48m.

Where does the Newport to Waterbury bus arrive?

Newport to Waterbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Haven station.

Where does the Newport to Waterbury train arrive?

Newport to Waterbury train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Bridgeport Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Newport to Waterbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Newport to Waterbury is 103 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Newport to Waterbury.

Where can I stay near Waterbury?

There are 111+ hotels available in Waterbury.

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There are 5 ways to get from Newport to Waterbury by train (Amtrak), train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain Waterbury
3h 42m
$95–152
Drive 102.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Newport to Waterburycar 102.5 mi
2h 21m
$19–27
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
2. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ W Main Stbus 229
3h 46m
$82–129
Train, bus via Groton
1. Take the train from Kingston Amtrak Station to New Londontrain
2. Take the train from New London to New Haventrain
3. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to State St @ W Main Stbus 229
4h 30m
$74–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus Bz 0203 / ...
2. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus 229
5h 48m
$80–138

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Distance: 153.1 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Newport, RI, USA and Waterbury, CT, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Newport to Waterbury via Kingston Amtrak Station, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Bridgeport in around 3h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newport to Grand St @ State St via Fall River, Providence, New Haven, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 5h 48m.

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