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How to get fromBack Bay to New Bedfordby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay to New Bedford by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    6h 19m
    $47–85

  2. Drive 150.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Back Bay to New Bedfordcar car 150.4 mi
    2h 58m
    $28–40

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus bus Bz 0109 / ...
    6h 34m

  4. Line 60 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Saco Transportation Center to Congress St & Forest Avebus bus 60 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus bus
    7h 22m
    $37–68

Back Bay to New Bedford by bus, train, subway, and foot

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration6h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 166.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Back Bay, ME, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from UNE Campus Center to New Bedford via Saco Transportation Center, Saco Amtrak Station, Boston, North Station, Downtown Crossing, and South Station in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UNE Campus Center to New Bedford via Saco Transportation Center, Congress St + Forest Ave, Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, and Boston South Buses in around 7h 22m.

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