Rome2Rio

How to get fromCalifornia to New Bedfordby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Find Transport to New Bedford

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from California to New Bedford by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly San Diego International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SAN - BOS
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    9h 57m
    $184–425

  2. Fly San Diego International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane SAN - PVD
    2. Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus bus
    12h 45m
    $152–599

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Los Angeles to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bostontrain train
    3. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    2d 21h
    $1,070–2,175

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Peter Pan Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus bus
    3d
    $505–1,026

  5. Drive 2,955.1 mi

    1. Drive from Los Angeles to New Bedfordcar car 2,955.1 mi
    2d 1h
    $540–779

  6. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane LAX - BOS
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    10h 10m
    $190–583

  7. Fly San Francisco International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane plane SFO - BOS
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train
    10h 30m
    $223–583

  8. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane LAX - PVD
    2. Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus bus
    11h 40m
    $167–857

  9. Fly Sacramento International Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane plane SMF - PVD
    2. Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus bus
    12h 42m
    $171–697

California to New Bedford by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration2d 21hAverage Duration
Ticket$1,070Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from California to New Bedford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,650.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between California, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Los Angeles to New Bedford via Chicago Union Station, Boston, and South Station in around 2d 21h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Los Angeles Union Station to New Bedford via St Louis Bus Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, and Providence in around 3d.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers