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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 5 days in order to fully appreciate everything Taunton has to offer.

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When to visit Taunton

Taunton in February
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel
Taunton in February
Estimated hotel price
$117
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Taunton

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 27 km from Taunton. New Bedford Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, JetBlue, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Taunton departs from Miami and takes around 3h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Taunton to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Hartford, the bus ride to Taunton takes 193 km and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 386 km.

Plane

Although Taunton doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 27 km from Taunton. New Bedford Regional is the most popular, with regular flights from Delta, JetBlue, Qatar Airways and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Taunton departs from Miami and takes around 3h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Taunton, followed by Acela. The train journey from Taunton to Providence takes 0h 46m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about $22 for a 4h 11m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Taunton, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Hartford, the bus ride to Taunton takes 193 km and will cost you around $25. From New York, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 386 km.

Airports near Taunton

EWBNew Bedford Regional
BOSBoston Logan Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Taunton

KLM
Good (1,432 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,631 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,010 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,580 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,100 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,813 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,094 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,683 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,052 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,440 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,527 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,337 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,463 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Taunton

Most booked hotels in Taunton

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Hilton Garden Inn Foxborough Patriot Place
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 493 reviews)
$120+
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Renaissance Boston Patriot Place Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 340 reviews)
$158+
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Red Roof PLUS+ Boston - Mansfield/ Foxboro
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1409 reviews)
$82+
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enVision Hotel & Conference Center Mansfield-Foxboro
2 stars
Good (7, 904 reviews)
$62+
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Ramada by Wyndham Seekonk Providence Area
3 stars
Okay (5.9, 1207 reviews)
$49+
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Motel 6 Brockton. Ma
2 stars
Okay (5.6, 728 reviews)
$101+
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Renting a car in Taunton

Renting a car in Taunton costs $42 per day, on average, or $212 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Taunton, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Taunton costs $42 per day, on average, or $212 if you want to rent if for 5 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 37% cheaper than airport locations in Taunton.

Expect to pay $3.29 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 $39.52 and $52.69. Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Taunton, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.

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