There are 3 ways to get from New Bedford to Boston by bus, train, or car
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New Bedford to Boston by bus
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The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Boston is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Boston is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $10 - $15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Bedford and arriving at Boston South Buses. Services depart three times a day, 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 and Boston is 58 miles. The road distance is 56.9 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Boston without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $11 - $20.
The bus from New Bedford to Boston, South Station takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
New Bedford to Boston bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Boston is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $11 - $20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
DATTCO operates a bus from New Bedford to Boston South Buses twice daily. Tickets cost $5–6 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route once daily. 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
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from New Bedford to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Dattco
- Schedules at
- Dattco Schuttles
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
New Bedford to Boston bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
New Bedford to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Boston is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from New Bedford to Boston.
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