There are 4 ways to get from Harvard to New Bedford by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus Boston Commuter
3h 46m$35–51Drive 79.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Harvard to New Bedfordcar 79.8 mi
1h 33m$15–21Train
- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
4h 51m$19–31Train, bus
- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to New Bedfordbus Boston Airport
4h 51m$20–54
Harvard to New Bedford by bus, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Harvard to New Bedford is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Harvard to New Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Harvard to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Ayer MA and arriving at New Bedford via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Harvard to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Littleton/Route 495 and arriving at New Bedford via Porter and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
The distance between Harvard and New Bedford is 108 miles. The road distance is 80.3 miles.
The best way to get from Harvard to New Bedford without a car is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Harvard to New Bedford, including transfers.
Harvard to New Bedford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ayer MA station.
Harvard to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Littleton/Route 495 station.
The best way to get from Harvard to New Bedford is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $19 - $35 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between Harvard, MA, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Harvard to New Bedford via Ayer MA, Boston, and Boston South Buses in around 3h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harvard Town Hall to New Bedford via Rt 2/495 Littleton Station, Littleton/Route 495, Porter, Porter, South Station, and South Station in around 4h 51m.
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
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
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ayer MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Harvard to New Bedford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Harvard to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Harvard to New Bedford is 80 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from Harvard to New Bedford.
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