There are 3 ways to get from New Bedford, MA to Boston by bus, train, or car
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New Bedford, MA to Boston by foot and bus
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The cheapest way to get from New Bedford, MA to Boston is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford, MA to Boston is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $9 - $14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Bedford and arriving at Boston. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Bedford and arriving at South Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between New Bedford, MA and Boston is 58 miles. The road distance is 57.1 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford, MA to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs $11 - $20.
The bus from New Bedford to Boston takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs once daily.
New Bedford, MA to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford, MA to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford, MA to Boston is to bus which takes 1h 41m and costs $11 - $20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 58m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New Bedford to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $11–20 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from New Bedford to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 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 New Bedford to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
New Bedford, MA to Boston bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
New Bedford, MA to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford, MA to Boston is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from New Bedford, MA to Boston.
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