There are 4 ways to get from Swampscott to Newport by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Swampscott to North Stationtrain
- Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Kingston Amtrak Station to Newporttaxi
3h 6m$77–126Drive 78.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Swampscott to Newportcar 78.9 mi
1h 51m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus Boston Airport
4h 11m$68–117Train
- Take the train from South Station to Wickford Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
3h 51m$54–85
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Swampscott to Newport is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Swampscott to Newport is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Swampscott to Newport. However, there are services departing from Chelsea and arriving at Fall River via Boston South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Swampscott to Newport. However, there are services departing from Swampscott and arriving at Wickford Junction via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Swampscott and Newport is 103 miles. The road distance is 79.3 miles.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Newport without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 6m and costs $75 - $130.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Swampscott to Newport, including transfers.
Swampscott to Newport bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston South Station.
Swampscott to Newport train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Swampscott to Newport is to bus which takes 4h 11m and costs $65 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 3h 51m.
What companies run services between Swampscott, MA, USA and Newport, RI, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston South Station to Fall River twice daily. Tickets cost $15–40 and the journey takes 1h 53m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from South Station to Wickford Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Swampscott to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from South Station to Wickford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $11–18
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston South Station to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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More Questions & Answers
Swampscott to Newport bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Fall River station.
Swampscott to Newport train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Wickford Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swampscott to Newport is 79 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Swampscott to Newport.
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