There are 5 ways to get from Canton to New Bedford by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Canton Center to South Stationtrain Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 11m$13–20Drive 42.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Canton to New Bedfordcar 42.1 mi
50 min$8–12Line 14 bus, train
- Take the bus from Shaws Canton IB to BAT Centrebus 14
- Take the train from Brockton to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 36m$10–20Taxi
- Take the taxi from Canton to New Bedfordtaxi 42.1 mi
50 min$140–180Line 716 bus, line 28 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Mattapanbus 716
- Take the bus from Mattapan to Nubianbus 28 / ...
- Take the bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl4
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus
3h 43m$14–21
Canton to New Bedford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Canton to New Bedford is to drive which costs $7 - $12 and takes 50 min.
The fastest way to get from Canton to New Bedford is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $7 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Canton to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St and arriving at New Bedford via Mattapan, Nubian and Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Canton to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Canton Center and arriving at New Bedford via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
The distance between Canton and New Bedford is 76 miles. The road distance is 42.3 miles.
The best way to get from Canton to New Bedford without a car is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $12 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Canton to New Bedford, including transfers.
Canton to New Bedford bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St station.
Canton to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Canton Center station.
The best way to get from Canton to New Bedford is to train which takes 3h 11m and costs $12 - $21. Alternatively, you can line 716 bus and line 28 bus and bus, which costs $13 - $22 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Canton, MA, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Canton Center to New Bedford via South Station in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to New Bedford via Mattapan, Nubian, Essex St @ Atlantic Ave, and Boston South Buses in around 3h 43m.
Train from Canton Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–12
Train from Brockton to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $7–14
- Phone
- +1 508 588-1000
- Website
- Brockton Area Transit Authority
Bus from Shaws Canton IB to BAT Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Brockton Area Transit Authority
Bus from Washington St from Canton Center Sta to Pequit St to Mattapan
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Mattapan to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Estimated price
- $140–180
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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More Questions & Answers
Canton to New Bedford bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Mattapan station.
Canton to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Canton to New Bedford is 42 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Canton to New Bedford.
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