There are 3 ways to get from Boston to New Bedford, MA by bus, train, or car
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Boston to New Bedford, MA by bus and foot
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The cheapest way to get from Boston to New Bedford, MA is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to New Bedford, MA is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $9 - $14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at New Bedford. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at New Bedford. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Boston and New Bedford, MA is 56 miles. The road distance is 55.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to New Bedford, MA without a car is to bus which takes 1h 26m and costs $11 - $20.
The bus from Boston to New Bedford takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Boston to New Bedford, MA bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Boston to New Bedford, MA train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Boston to New Bedford, MA is to bus which takes 1h 26m and costs $11 - $20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 57m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston to New Bedford twice daily. Tickets cost $11–20 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from South Station to New Bedford every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to New Bedford, MA bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Bedford station.
Boston to New Bedford, MA train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at New Bedford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to New Bedford, MA is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Boston to New Bedford, MA.
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