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National Museum of American Illustration
Art museum on Bellevue Avenue featuring American illustration, changing exhibitions, and a peaceful historic setting.
Trains from Wilmington, DE to Newport, RI run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at DKK 419 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 07:11, the last at 19:44. The fastest train covers the distance in 5h 4m.
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Trains from Wilmington, DE to Newport, RI with Amtrak. Night trains available on this route with Amtrak. High-speed trains available on this route with Amtrak. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.
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Art museum on Bellevue Avenue featuring American illustration, changing exhibitions, and a peaceful historic setting.
Museum and library preserving Newport's history with decorative arts, architecture, photographs, and rotating local exhibitions.
Museum in a preserved synagogue complex presenting Jewish history in Newport through exhibits, artifacts, and guided interpretation.
Scenic public cliffside walk combining ocean views, rocky shoreline, and glimpses of Newport's grand estates.
Historic waterfront district with colonial streets, shops, harbor views, and easy access to ferries and sailing activity.
Working waterfront area lined with restored buildings, boutiques, and harbor promenades popular for strolling and boat watching.
Creamy New England clam chowder made with local quahogs, potatoes, and salt pork. A classic coastal staple across Rhode Island and Newport.
Clear, briny broth with chopped quahogs, tomatoes, onions, and herbs. Rhode Island’s lighter chowder style highlights local shellfish.
Large local hard-shell clams served raw or lightly cooked. They are prized in Rhode Island for their fresh ocean flavor and shellfishing heritage.
Refined dining room in Castle Hill Inn focusing on seasonal coastal cuisine, fresh seafood, and elegant views over Narragansett Bay.
Historic waterfront restaurant known for classic New England seafood, lobster, and harbor views in a polished but approachable setting.
Lively oyster bar and seafood spot on Thames Street, popular for fresh local shellfish, chowder, and casual waterfront energy.
Newport is pricier than many US beach towns, with higher hotel rates, seafood dining, and summer parking costs, while transit options are limited.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, $1-2 per drink at bars, and 10-15% for taxis. Cafes often have tip jars; a small tip is appreciated but optional.
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Most Wilmington, DE to Newport, RI trains use the Wilmington Station to station pair. Use this guide to compare Wilmington, DE and Newport, RI train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Wilmington Station is 1 km from Wilmington city centre. Public transport options include:
Wilmington Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Mikimotos Asian Grill & Sushi Bar, La Fia Bistro
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Wilmington Station. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Wilmington Station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Wilmington Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Wilmington Station: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Wilmington Station: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel du Pont, Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown, Courtyard by Marriott Wilmington Downtown.