There are 4 ways to get from Lexington to New Bedford by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Boston, South Station
best- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus Boston Commuter
2h 59m$17–24Drive 67.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lexington to New Bedfordcar 67.1 mi
1h 20m$13–18Train
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 24m$16–24Bus
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to New Bedfordbus Boston Airport
3h 24m$17–47
Lexington to New Bedford by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lexington to New Bedford is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lexington to New Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Lexington to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Grant St and arriving at New Bedford via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Lexington to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Alewife and arriving at New Bedford via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Lexington and New Bedford is 71 miles. The road distance is 67.5 miles.
The best way to get from Lexington to New Bedford without a car is to bus via Boston, South Station which takes 2h 59m and costs $16 - $25.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Lexington to New Bedford, including transfers.
Lexington to New Bedford bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from Boston South Buses station.
Lexington to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Lexington to New Bedford is to bus via Boston, South Station which takes 2h 59m and costs $16 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $25 and takes 3h 24m.
What companies run services between Lexington, MA, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
DATTCO operates a bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedford twice daily. Tickets cost $12–17 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from South Station to New Bedford every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
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
- 1-860-229-4878
- 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
Lexington to New Bedford bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at New Bedford station.
Lexington to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at New Bedford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lexington to New Bedford is 68 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Lexington to New Bedford.
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