There are 3 ways to get from Groton to New Bedford by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from New London to Providencetrain Northeast Regional
- Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedfordbus Providence / ...
3h 51m$28–78Drive 83.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Groton to New Bedfordcar 83.6 mi
1h 33m$16–22Train
- Take the train from New London to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
4h 30m$45–87
Groton to New Bedford by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Groton to New Bedford is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Groton to New Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from Groton to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from New London and arriving at New Bedford via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Groton and New Bedford is 99 miles. The road distance is 84.1 miles.
The best way to get from Groton to New Bedford without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 51m and costs $27 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Groton to New Bedford, including transfers.
Groton to New Bedford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from New London station.
Groton to New Bedford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Groton to New Bedford is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Groton to New Bedford.
There are 75+ hotels available in New Bedford.
What companies run services between Groton, CT, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
You can take a train from New London to New Bedford via Boston and South Station in around 4h 30m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New London to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New London to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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 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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