There are 4 ways to get from New Bedford to Chelsea by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Stationbus Providence
1h 55m$13–45Drive 60.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Chelseacar 60.4 mi
1h 11m$11–16Train
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2h 6m$12–22Bus via Bellingham Square
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Busesbus Boston Commuter
1h 56m$14–22
New Bedford to Chelsea by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Chelsea is to drive which costs $11 - $16 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Chelsea is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $11 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Chelsea. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Box District via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Chelsea station. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
The distance between New Bedford and Chelsea is 64 miles. The road distance is 60.7 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Chelsea without a car is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $13 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from New Bedford to Chelsea, including transfers.
New Bedford to Chelsea bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Chelsea train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Chelsea is to bus which takes 1h 55m and costs $13 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $22 and takes 2h 6m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Chelsea, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New Bedford to Boston South Station once daily. Tickets cost $12–40 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 South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from New Bedford to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- Dattco
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More Questions & Answers
New Bedford to Chelsea bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston South Station.
New Bedford to Chelsea train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Chelsea is 61 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from New Bedford to Chelsea.
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