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How to get fromBoston to West Islandby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to West Island by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus bus Boston Commuter
    1h 30m
    $38–47

  2. Drive 60.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to West Islandcar car 60.9 mi
    1h 23m
    $12–17

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    1h 55m
    $37–49

  4. Bus via Boston South Station

    1. Take the bus from Boston South Station to New Bedfordbus bus Boston Airport
    1h 55m
    $37–70

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  • Distance: 64.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and West Island, 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. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from South Station to New Bedford every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m.

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