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How to get fromPortland to Newportby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from Portland to Newport by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    4h 26m
    $92–153

  2. Drive 173.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Portland to Newportcar car 173.1 mi
    3h 26m
    $32–46

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    5h 9m
    $109–186

  4. Bus, train via Wickford Junction

    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the train from South Station to Wickford Junctiontrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    5h 6m
    $67–103

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus bus Boston Airport
    5h 20m
    $86–148

  6. Train via Wickford Junction

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from Back Bay to Wickford Junctiontrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    5h 43m
    $89–149

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  • Distance: 195.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 26m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and Newport, RI, USA?

You can take a train from Portland to Newport via Boston, North Station, Back Bay, Boston, and Kingston Amtrak Station in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland, ME to Newport via Boston, MA - South Station, Boston South Station, and Fall River in around 5h 20m.

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