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How to get fromRhode Island to Newportby train, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, taxi via Wickford Junction

    best
    1. Take the train from Providence to Wickford Junctiontrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the taxi from Wickford Junction to Newporttaxi taxi
    50 min
    $44–64

  2. Drive 30 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to Newportcar car 30 mi
    48 min
    $6–8

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Providence to Newporttaxi taxi 30 mi
    48 min
    $90–110

  4. Train, taxi (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Providence to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the taxi from Kingston Amtrak Station to Newporttaxi taxi
    50 min
    $59–83

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  • Distance: 33.7 mi
  • Duration: 50 min

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

There is no direct connection from Rhode Island to Newport. However, you can take the train to Wickford Junction then take the taxi to Newport. Alternatively, you can drive from Providence to Newport in around 48 min.

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