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How to get fromBoston to Rose Islandby train, ferry, bus or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Boston to Rose Island by train, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from South Station to Wickford Junctiontrain train Providence/Stoughton Line
    2. Take the ferry from Jamestown, RI to Rose Island Lighthouseferry ferry
    3h 17m

  2. Bus, taxi, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Fall River to Fort Adams, Newporttaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Fort Adams, Newport to Rose Island Lighthouseferry ferry
    3h 49m

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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Rose Island, RI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Boston to Rose Island. However, you can take the train to Wickford Junction, take the taxi to Jamestown, RI, then take the ferry to Rose Island Lighthouse. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Fall River, take the taxi to Fort Adams, Newport, then take the ferry to Rose Island Lighthouse.

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