Taunton travel guide
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You're Going to Love Taunton
With a population of 55.874, Taunton is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Taunton has to offer.
When to visit Taunton
How to Get to Taunton
Plane
Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Providence-TFGreen Airport (PVD), which is located 34 km from Taunton. Boston Logan Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Taunton departs from New York and takes around 1h 16m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Taunton to Providence takes 0h 42m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Portland, expect to pay about $26 for a 2h 32m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Taunton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 273 km from Taunton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus.
Airlines serving Taunton
Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton
Most booked hotels in Taunton
Renting a car in Taunton
Renting a car in Taunton costs $59 per day, on average, or $238 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 26% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Taunton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Taunton is Mini (Dodge Grand Caravan or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.