When we travel, the journey usually begins here. There is no charge for parking, there's on site security. Amtrak stops all its trains here and to my surprise Bus service to pretty much anywhere in Rhode Island and minutes away from the University of Rhode Island campus.. The station although small is comfortable and the station is open late and if you need it you can buy tickets there or get train information. read more

Cute little station with decent waiting area and efficient pick up situation. Restrooms and snacks available, convenient to Newport and area. read more

Very convenient for when I need to travel for work. The station is small, I believe there are only four tracks in total. There's not a ton of waiting involved, there is plenty of parking, but you might have to do a little walking if your train is leaving during peak commuter hours. The train station itself is charming and makes you feel like you're taking a step back in time. read more

Super cute train station! Passed through here twice from NY to Newport. We originally thought we'd take an Uber from the train station into Newport, and that was tough. There weren't any, especially for an Uber XL, so we took the bus. There is no food at this station, but there are two bathrooms, a water bottle filling station and a good amount of seating. Things to keep in mind when getting to Newport: - it's is a ~35 minute drive from here to Newport, so if you are planning on an Uber or cab, keep that in mind - if attempting to get a cab, they have a list by the door of cab companies that you can call. However, the cans are dispatched from Newport, so it may take 30 min to get to you - there is a bus that goes to Newport, it is $2 and you must have direct change. It takes about 1 hour to get to the train station of Newport but is very easy, that is what we did. read more

Kingston Rail Road Station - Transportation Near Me - Washington, Rhode Island

I love this little train station. So cute. Exactly what you would expect in a 'rural' setting. The outside is in a very old fashioned style. Think wooden house. The parking lot is quite large which is great as a commuter trains runs thru this location. We are headed to Boston, but trains do run into Providence, and at this time of day there are trains for D.C. and Norfolk, VA on the schedule. Seems you can get quite a few places starting from this little station. One agent is available at the ticket window, there are two waiting areas, each with an electronic train information board. The waiting area at the entrance offers wooden bench seating and a chip / snack vending machine. The waiting area to the left offers comfortable cushioned seating and work stations w/charge ports, water fountain and bottle fill station. Floors are wooden and look original. Two gender neutral restrooms are off the main waiting area. These are quite large, plenty of room to bring the kids in with you as well as your bags, hooks on back of door, baby changing station, hot air hand dryer only (no paper). They are reasonably clean. There is a bench to sit out front, and one out back along the tracks. All together a lovely, convenient little station. read more

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WARNING: DO NOT TRAVEL WITH THIS STATION. I am a victim of a scam they ran. I am actively contacting higher ups to put an end to this. Side note they may be running an underground company of bicycle rental because everyone there was on a bike and there's no parking for cars . STAY AWAY AT ALL COST! read more

I took the overnight Amtrak train from Union Station and, boy, does my neck hurt. But the station itself had an attendant inside and I saw her help other customers. The station itself is clean--with modern updates--and historic! read more

Kingston Rail Road Station - Kingston Station - Transportation Near Me - Washington, Rhode Island

This is a beautiful historic train station. It's one of the few train stations along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) that isn't served by commuter rail--Amtrak only! I got off on a Boston-bound Amtrak train here and took some time to look through the station and wait until my RIPTA bus pulled in. It's very quaint but has plenty of amenities. Besides the staffed ticket counter, there's quite a bit of seating, outlets to charge electronics, a vending machine (though I thought it was really overpriced), and a water bottle fill station. There's also a cute exhibit on the history of Kingston station in the waiting area, where you can learn some fun facts. For example, did you know Kingston station is the oldest continuously operating wooden train station in the United States? While I was waiting, an announcement came overhead that an Acela train was passing through. Although Acela Express does not make stops here, the trains do zoom past, and you sure do know when they do! It felt as if the whole station was rumbling! I thought it quite exciting! While walking around the station to catch my connecting bus, I noticed that there were a lot of parking spots, especially for a station of this size, which I'm sure is nice for those who drive. The station hours are 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM. read more

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Not handicap accessible. None of the handicap buttons work on the station building. How are people supposed to get in?

This is not my favorite train station. It's outdated and small. There is one vending machine, two bathroom, and one kiosk. Although the weather today was fine, it's a huge pain waiting for the train outside in the winter. All and all, the station does an adequate job. Hopefully one day they will add a coffee station! read more

Kingston Rail Road Station - Transportation Near Me - Washington, Rhode Island

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A brief ride back into time The Kingstown Rail Road Station is one of those rare places that allows you to step back into time, if only for a moment. It was built back in 1875 and has functioned as a rail road station for its entire existence. It was renovated about 20 years ago but rather than changing, modernizing and destroying the quaint aesthetics and atmosphere, it was restored to the original specifications. It looks today like it did in 1875 and is on the national register of historical places. The inside is small, dark, usually quiet and has that sort of musty smell that old wood has. Outside of the modern soda machine it's easy to imagine that this is a temporal anomaly and you are transported back into the last century. No particular conveniences or modern technology, just a great place to wait for a train. The inside almost reminds me of being in an old church. Maybe you're not sure exactly what religion is practiced here but you still want to be reverent and show the proper respect. Until of course some moron pulls out as cell phone and starts babbling loudly to ruin the quietude. The station is on the main corridor so once you leave the inside of the building everything changes. The Acela Express goes by here at warp 9 but doesn't usually stop. You see it, the world goes whoosh and then you don't see it. There is also a little train museum in the same building but it's never been open when I've been there and I believe it's only open on weekends. I have looked through the windows and it looks pretty interesting with lots of cool old train stuff. The south county bike path shares the same parking lot but there always seems to be enough parking. Just a little train station. A great place to catch a train to Boston or New Haven if you happen to live in Rhode Island but nothing that most people would go out of there way to see. Just one of the small places that makes life more interesting and fun. read more

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Beautifully restored historic station that still functions -in fact serves as the base for a pretty busy transportation hub. Trains, of course, but also buses, taxis and commuters use the parking lots (always seem nearly full when I've been there). Also the beautiful bike and walking path is heavily used. The station itself is in great condition and has that vintage feel that I adore. Large windows let in a good amount of light when the sun's out - on a dreary January day, it was quiet and peaceful. We visited on a brisk Sunday to check out the Railroad Museum, housed in a section of the station. Currently it's open only 1-4 pm on Sundays. A very nice docent, Ann, showed us around and explained the history of how the community saved the building. There are a lot of great photos, artifacts and even a model railroad showing the area circa 1948. Why 1948? No idea, but they were careful to get the period detail as accurate as possible. It's a one-room museum, so total time spent really depends on how much reading of old documents and placards you want to indulge in. We were there about an hour and enjoyed it thoroughly. No admission fee - but there is a donation box (don't be cheap - throw in a couple bucks!) as well as a few items to purchase. read more

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This was my first time here! Its a cute quaint old stlye train station. There is plenty of parking on site. There is a very helpful gentalman working that can answer all your questions. I think if i had to travel by train i would come here, its in the country..and easy to navigate! read more

Kingston Rail Road Station - Waiting for the 6:15train - Transportation Near Me - Washington, Rhode Island

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Great little train station. Just wish the girl working the window was friendly. She seems to not really like her job. I just asked a simple question and was given a surell answer.Hope not all that work there are the same. read more

If I'm not leaving out of Providence, I'm leaving from here. Has a museum depicting the of the station as well. It's nice and quiet aside from the occasional Acela barreling to its next destination. read more

The railroader museum and model train sets are a small but extraordinary collection of historical value. It is too bad that Amtrak closed the platform on the ticket window side, forcing the large quantity of New York passengers to cross over the bridge after being dropped off and obtaining their ticket. I am not sure if this is a temporary trackwork or permanent arrangement, but it is somewhat inconvenient. Otherwise, I like this location and it is proximity to the University of Rhode Island just over a mile away, and the frequent bus service connection is helpful. The trains are usually on time, and amtrak website and status app keeps you posted if there are delays, however rare those may be. read more

I always look forward to coming back to Rhode Island and this cute railroad station. It is not at all modern by any means. It is a trip back in time, complete with wooden benches, an old ticket booth, some bathrooms, and not much else! There's a parking lot you can park and ride for free, and a bike path that runs along the side. The track closest to the train station is north bound (towards Boston) and the opposite side is south bound (towards New York). Give yourself a little time if you are going south bound, because you'll need to use the elevator or stairs to cross the bridge over. FYI, my favorite place to board is on the business car ramp because the second car of the train is the quiet car. One thing to be amazed (or just be aware) is that the Acela occasionally comes through at high speeds so be sure to take hold of your baggage or hat when that time comes. I hope this station never changes. :) read more

The station is still wonderful, but the museum is no longer here-the building owner (Rhode Island Department of transportation) wanted the space for expansion of the waiting room. The museum is closed indefinitely. read more

was there on a trip i was at a soccer Game at the Univ of Rhode island rode in from Boston its a nice train station very nice and clean and they have a musems with alot of train old antquie ones ya can see read more