There are 4 ways to get from Harvard University to Newport by train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 50m$87–127Drive 69.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard University to Newportcar 69.3 mi
1h 42m$13–19Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus Boston Commuter
- Take the taxi from SRTA Fall River Terminal to Newporttaxi
4h 19m$66–86Train
- Take the train from South Station to Wickford Junctiontrain Providence/Stoughton Line
3h 24m$53–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Harvard University to Newport is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard University to Newport is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard University to Newport. However, there are services departing from Harvard and arriving at Wickford Junction via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Harvard University and Newport is 94 miles. The road distance is 69.7 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard University to Newport without a car is to train and taxi which takes 2h 50m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Harvard University to Newport, including transfers.
Harvard University to Newport train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
Harvard University to Newport train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Wickford Junction station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard University to Newport is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Harvard University to Newport.
There are 186+ hotels available in Newport.
What companies run services between Harvard University, MA, USA and Newport, RI, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Wickford Junction every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–18 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- 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
- Phone
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Dattco
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $50–65
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