There are 4 ways to get from Fairfield to New Bedford by train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Fairfield to New Haventrain
- Take the bus from New Haven Union Station to Peter Pan Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedfordbus
5h 38m$38–104Drive 153.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairfield to New Bedfordcar 153.2 mi
2h 52m$28–41Train, bus via Providence
- Take the train from Fairfield to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to Providencetrain
- Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedfordbus
6h 13m$43–701Train
- Take the train from New Haven to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
6h 52m$55–681
Fairfield to New Bedford by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fairfield to New Bedford is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Fairfield to New Bedford is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct train from Fairfield to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Fairfield and arriving at New Bedford via New Haven and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
The distance between Fairfield and New Bedford is 160 miles. The road distance is 154.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fairfield to New Bedford without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs $35 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Fairfield to New Bedford, including transfers.
Fairfield to New Bedford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New Haven station.
Fairfield to New Bedford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairfield to New Bedford is 154 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from Fairfield to New Bedford.
There are 64+ hotels available in New Bedford.
What companies run services between Fairfield, CT, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Fairfield to New Bedford via New Haven, Boston, and South Station in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Fairfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $12–15
Train from Fairfield to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $12–15
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Haven to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $26–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from New Haven to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
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 New Haven Union Station to Peter Pan Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
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