What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to New Bedford?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to New Bedford is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to New Bedford?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to New Bedford is to drive which takes 3h and costs $27 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and New Bedford?

No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from UNE Campus Center and arriving at New Bedford via Saco Transportation Center, Congress St + Forest Ave, Portland, ME and Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and New Bedford?

No, there is no direct train from Back Bay station to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Saco Amtrak Station and arriving at New Bedford via North Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

How far is it from Back Bay to New Bedford?

The distance between Back Bay and New Bedford is 167 miles. The road distance is 150.3 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay to New Bedford without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay to New Bedford without a car is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs $65 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to New Bedford?

It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Back Bay to New Bedford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to New Bedford bus from?

Back Bay to New Bedford bus services, operated by Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, depart from Saco Transportation Center station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to New Bedford train from?

Back Bay to New Bedford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Saco Amtrak Station.

Train or bus from Back Bay to New Bedford?

The best way to get from Back Bay to New Bedford is to train which takes 6h 21m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 60 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Back Bay to New Bedford bus arrive?

Back Bay to New Bedford bus services, operated by Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, arrive at Congress St & Forest Ave station.

Where does the Back Bay to New Bedford train arrive?

Back Bay to New Bedford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.

Can I drive from Back Bay to New Bedford?

Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay to New Bedford is 150 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Back Bay to New Bedford.

Where can I stay near New Bedford?

There are 76+ hotels available in New Bedford.

Back Bay to New Bedford - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 60 bus

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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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
6h 21m
$69–104
Drive 149.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Back Bay to New Bedfordcar 149.5 mi
3h
$28–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
2. Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus Bz 0109 / ...
6h 34m
$68–104
Line 60 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Saco Transportation Center to Congress St & Forest Avebus 60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus
7h 21m
$37–68

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

46Weekly Services

6h 21mAverage Duration

$69Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.2 mi
Duration: 6h 21m

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 21m. 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 21m.

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