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How to get fromNewport & Rhode Island to Bostonby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Newport & Rhode Island to Boston by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane ORF - PVD
    2. Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain train
    4h 20m
    $171–402

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Virginia Beach to Newark Penn Stationbus bus FlixBus 2608
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0235 / ...
    16h 52m
    $92–157

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Norfolk to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    14h 54m
    $372–602

  4. Drive  557.4 mi

    1. Drive from Newport & Rhode Island to Bostoncar car 557.4 mi
    11h 4m
    $102–147

  5. Fly to Bradley International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) to Bradley International Airport (BDL)plane plane ORF - BDL
    2. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Bostonbus bus
    5h 14m
    $209–654

Newport & Rhode Island to Boston by foot and bus

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration16h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 478.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Newport & Rhode Island, VA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Norfolk to Boston 5 times a week. Tickets cost $370–600 and the journey takes 13h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Newport & Rhode Island to Boston via Granby & Connecticut, Dntc, Virginia Beach & Birch Lake, Virginia Beach, and Newark Penn Station in around 16h 52m.

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