Bedroom
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Free Drinks
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£18
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£35
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
3 h 6 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
3 h 9 m
Trains on 19 Sept
7
Distance
242 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from New York, NY to Newport, RI is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New York, NY to Newport, RI will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 7 trains from New York, NY to Newport, RI, including 7 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 242 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New York, NY to Newport, RI among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £45 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £45, while a flight costs an average of £117.
Distance: 242 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£45 Average Price Cheapest | £117 Average Price | £42 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 42m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from New York, NY to Newport, RI:
A train is £18 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New York, NY to Newport, RI costing on average £117.
Other travel options to Newport, RI take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 12m.
You'll arrive about 1m sooner (3h 12m by train vs 3h 13m by car). Tickets start at around £98 compared to roughly £42 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Amtrak.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for New York, NY to Newport, RI trains for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:44 New York, NY | 3h09 | 12:53 Newport, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:44 New York, NY | 3h09 | 13:53 Newport, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:01 New York, NY | 3h01 | 18:02 Newport, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 17:14 New York, NY | 3h07 | 20:21 Newport, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:12 New York, NY | 3h15 | 21:27 Newport, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 23:50 New York, NY | 3h18 | 3:08 Newport, RI | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from New York, NY to Newport, RI run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:27, the last at 21:29. The fastest train covers the 242 km distance in 3h 6m.
Distance 242 km |
Average train duration 3h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 3h 6m |
First train 5:27 |
Last train 21:29 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Sat |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from New York, NY to Newport, RI by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Newport, RI, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most New York, NY to Newport, RI trains use the Penn Station to Kingston Station station pair. Use this guide to compare New York, NY and Newport, RI train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Penn Station is 4 km from New York city centre. Public transport options include:
Penn Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Blue Bottle Coffee, Magnolia Bakery, Starbucks, The Pennsy Food Hall, Nick + Stef's Steakhouse, Penn & Sushi, Krispy Kreme Donuts, T.G.I. Friday's, NY Pizza Suprema, Blarney Stone, & many more
Free Wi-Fi available in Moynihan Train Hall. ATMs are there are ATMs in various locations around the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 05:00-22:00. Information desks are located on the connecting concourse near Tracks 18-19.
Luggage storage is baggage assistance is provided by Red Caps, open 24/7 at Penn and open from 05:00 to 23:00 at Moynihan Train Hall. .
Available at Penn Station: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Penn Station: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Penn Station: Accessible facilities including restroom, parking, elevators, and ramps. Additional assistance available at ticket counters or by asking uniformed employees.
Nearby hotels include The New Yorker at Wyndham Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott New York Manhattan/Chelsea, Hilton Garden Inn West 35th Street.
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