There are 5 ways to get from Waltham to Newport by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the taxi from Kingston Amtrak Station to Newporttaxi
2h 37m$74–119Drive 70.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Waltham to Newportcar 70.3 mi
1h 43m$13–19Line 505 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus Boston Airport
4h 8m$67–109Train, taxi via Porter (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
- Take the taxi from Kingston Amtrak Station to Newporttaxi
3h 3m$76–125Line 505 bus, train
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the train from South Station to Wickford Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
3h 48m$53–77
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waltham to Newport is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Waltham to Newport is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from Waltham station to Newport. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at Fall River via Boston South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
The distance between Waltham and Newport is 95 miles. The road distance is 70.7 miles.
The best way to get from Waltham to Newport without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 37m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Waltham to Newport, including transfers.
Waltham to Newport bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.
Waltham to Newport bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waltham to Newport is 71 miles. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Waltham to Newport.
There are 206+ hotels available in Newport.
What companies run services between Waltham, MA, USA and Newport, RI, USA?
You can take a bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Newport via Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston South Station, and Fall River in around 4h 8m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station to Wickford Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–18
Bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston South Station to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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