There are 3 ways to get from Boston to New Bedford Whaling Museum by bus, train, or car
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Boston to New Bedford Whaling Museum by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to New Bedford Whaling Museum is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to New Bedford Whaling Museum is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $10 - $15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston South Buses and arriving at New Bedford. Services depart four times a day, 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 Whaling Museum is 57 miles. The road distance is 54.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to New Bedford Whaling Museum without a car is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $12 - $35.
The bus from Boston, South Station to New Bedford takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Boston to New Bedford Whaling Museum bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from Boston South Buses station.
Boston to New Bedford Whaling Museum train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Boston to New Bedford Whaling Museum is to bus which takes 1h 21m and costs $12 - $35. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 55m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and New Bedford Whaling Museum, MA, USA?
DATTCO operates a bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedford twice daily. Tickets cost $12–17 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route twice daily. 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
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Dattco
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to New Bedford Whaling Museum bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at New Bedford station.
Boston to New Bedford Whaling Museum train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at New Bedford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to New Bedford Whaling Museum is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Boston to New Bedford Whaling Museum.
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