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How to get fromAmherst to New Bedfordby bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to New Bedford by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus via Boston

    best
    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus bus Ppb 6250 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus bus Boston Commuter
    4h 15m
    $32–66

  2. Drive 116.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Amherst to New Bedfordcar car 116.8 mi
    2h 22m
    $22–31

  3. Bus, train via Springfield

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    6h 53m
    $47–96

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Amherst Center to Bostonbus bus Ppb 6250 / ...
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    4h 40m
    $31–66

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Amherst College to Masonic St / Academy of Musicbus bus B43
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Providencebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedfordbus bus
    6h 38m
    $28–88

Amherst to New Bedford by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Amherst Center to New Bedford via Boston and Boston South Buses in around 4h 15m.

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