There are 4 ways to get from Fairhaven to South Station by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2h 41m$12–18Drive 56.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fairhaven to South Stationcar 56.9 mi
1h 6m$11–15Bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Busesbus Boston Commuter
2h 47m$14–18Bus via South Station
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus Bz 0302
2h 53m$12–22
Fairhaven to South Station by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fairhaven to South Station is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Fairhaven to South Station is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Fairhaven to South Station. However, there are services departing from Huttleston Ave and Green St and arriving at Boston South Buses via New Bedford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Fairhaven to South Station station. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
The distance between Fairhaven and South Station is 61 miles. The road distance is 57.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fairhaven to South Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $12 - $19.
It takes approximately 2h 41m to get from Fairhaven to South Station, including transfers.
Fairhaven to South Station bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from New Bedford station.
Fairhaven to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from Fairhaven to South Station is to train which takes 2h 41m and costs $12 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $19 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between Fairhaven, MA, USA and South Station, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from New Bedford to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, DATTCO operates a bus from New Bedford to Boston South Buses twice daily. Tickets cost $13–17 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 New Bedford to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- Dattco
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Fairhaven to South Station bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Fairhaven to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fairhaven to South Station is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Fairhaven to South Station.
There are 1761+ hotels available in South Station.









