There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to New Bedford by bus (Greyhound), train, car, or bus
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Bus via Boston
best- Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus Boston Commuter
3h 55m$54–74Drive 77.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lancaster to New Bedfordcar 77.6 mi
1h 32m$15–21Train
- Take the train from Shirley to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
4h 12m$48–66Bus
- Take the bus from Downtown Clinton to Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Worcester to Providencebus
- Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedfordbus
4h 16m$27–70
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lancaster to New Bedford is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Lancaster to New Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Lancaster 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 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Shirley and arriving at New Bedford via Porter and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Lancaster and New Bedford is 115 miles. The road distance is 78 miles.
The best way to get from Lancaster to New Bedford without a car is to bus via Boston which takes 3h 55m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Lancaster to New Bedford, including transfers.
Lancaster to New Bedford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ayer MA station.
Lancaster to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Shirley station.
The best way to get from Lancaster to New Bedford is to bus via Boston which takes 3h 55m and costs $50 - $75. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Lancaster, MA, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Lancaster to New Bedford via Ayer MA, Boston, and Boston South Buses in around 3h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lancaster to New Bedford via Shirley, Porter, Porter, South Station, and South Station in around 4h 12m.
Train from Shirley to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
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
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
- Once daily
- 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
Bus from Downtown Clinton to Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Worcester to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Lancaster to New Bedford bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Lancaster to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lancaster to New Bedford is 78 miles. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Lancaster to New Bedford.
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