There are 4 ways to get from New Bedford to Central Falls by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from New Bedford to Providencebus Bz 0109
1h 40m$8–24Drive 33.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Central Fallscar 33.1 mi
41 min$6–9Train
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from South Station to Pawtucket/Central Fallstrain Providence/Stoughton Line
3h 17m$17–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from New Bedford to Central Fallstaxi 33.1 mi
41 min$95–120
New Bedford to Central Falls by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Central Falls is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Central Falls is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Central Falls. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Providence via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Central Falls. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Pawtucket/Central Falls via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between New Bedford and Central Falls is 36 miles. The road distance is 33.3 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Central Falls without a car is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs $7 - $24.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from New Bedford to Central Falls, including transfers.
New Bedford to Central Falls bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Central Falls train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Central Falls is to bus which takes 1h 40m and costs $7 - $24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $25 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Central Falls, RI, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New Bedford to Providence once daily. Tickets cost $6–17 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Bedford to Pawtucket/Central Falls via South Station in around 3h 17m.
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
Train from South Station to Pawtucket/Central Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–17
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
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More Questions & Answers
New Bedford to Central Falls bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence station.
New Bedford to Central Falls train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Central Falls is 33 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from New Bedford to Central Falls.
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