The average bus between New Bedford and Newark takes 7h 17m and the fastest bus takes 5h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from New Bedford to Newark. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between New Bedford and Newark. The earliest departure is at 9:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from New Bedford is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Newark at 11:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Providence and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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16h 45m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from New Bedford to Newark? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Newark. However, there are services departing from New Bedford station and arriving at Newark station via Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 17m.
New Bedford to Newark bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Newark bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy station.
Book your New Bedford to Newark bus tickets online with Peter Pan Bus Lines and NJ Transit.
The distance between New Bedford and Newark is 289.4 km. The road distance is 442 km.
You can take a bus from New Bedford to Raymond Blvd 170'W Of Mccarter Hwy via Providence, New York, and Port Authority Bus Terminal in around 6h 52m.