How to get from Boston (South Station) to Newport, RI by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Newport, RI in Boston, take the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from South Station station to Providence station. Next, take the 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to Marlborough Opposite Duke station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min. The ride fare is $14.25.

170min$14.25
Walk to train station
Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
Bus - 6060
Walk to Newport, RI
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTONPROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    Wait for train
    PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON
    #801 | Wickford Junction
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    70 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    570 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via W Main Rd
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marlborough Opposite Duke
    ID 001345
    71 min
  • 7
    Walk to Newport, RI
    Walk to
    Newport, RI
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, ACELA and 60

To get from Boston (South Station) to Newport, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from South Station station to Back Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to Marlborough Opposite Duke station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to train station
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 6060
Walk to Newport, RI
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #501 | Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via W Main Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marlborough Opposite Duke
    ID 001345
    71 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newport, RI
    Walk to
    Newport, RI
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Newport, RI

The distance between Boston (South Station), Boston and Newport, RI, Boston is approximately 75.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Newport, RI by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Boston (South Station)

Boston (South Station) is located at Boston (South Station), Boston and the nearest public transit station is Tufts Medical Center.

Subway stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Boston South Station

Public transit stations close to Newport, RI, Boston

Newport, RI is located at Newport, RI, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Turo Before Clarke.

Bus stations close to Newport, RI:

  • Turo Before Clarke
  • Second Before Marsh
  • Touro Before High

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, ACELA and 60

To get from Boston (South Station) to Newport, RI in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train from South Station station to Back Bay station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ACELA train and finally take the 60 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y) station to Marlborough Opposite Duke station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 25 min.

145min
Walk to train station
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - 6060
Walk to Newport, RI
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #501 | Worcester
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop Y)
    ID 072165
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 8
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Newport Via W Main Rd
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Marlborough Opposite Duke
    ID 001345
    71 min
  • 10
    Walk to Newport, RI
    Walk to
    Newport, RI
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Newport, RI?

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON, Bus line 60.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Newport, RI?

    The alternative route takes 145 minutes, using Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line ACELA, Bus line 60.

  • Is there a direct train between Boston (South Station) and Newport, RI in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 50 min.

  • Which train line goes from Boston (South Station) to Newport, RI in Boston?

    The PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train line goes from South Station station near Boston (South Station) to #801 | Wickford Junction station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Newport, RI station near Newport, RI in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Newport, RI in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) and Newport, RI in Boston by train and bus is about 2 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Boston (South Station) to get to Newport, RI in Boston?

    Get on the PROVIDENCE/STOUGHTON train from the South Station station near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Newport, RI in Boston?

    Get off the train at the Newport, RI stop, which is closest to Newport, RI in Boston.

  • How much is the train fare from Boston (South Station) to Newport, RI?

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Newport, RI costs $14.25.

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