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How to get fromNeedham to New Bedfordby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Needham to New Bedford by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Needham Center to South Stationtrain train Needham Line
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    3h 21m
    $12–20

  2. Drive  53.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Needham to New Bedfordcar car 53.7 mi
    1h 2m
    $10–14

  3. Line 59 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Ave @ May St to Watertown Sq Terminalbus bus 59
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus bus Bz 0109 / ...
    3h 47m
    $14–29

Needham to New Bedford by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 72.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?

You can take a train from Needham Center to New Bedford via South Station in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Highland Ave @ May St to New Bedford via Watertown Sq Terminal, Technology Way @ Watertown Yard, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and Boston in around 3h 47m.

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