There are 5 ways to get from New Bedford to Danbury by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus, train via Providence
best- Take the bus from New Bedford to Providencebus
- Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to South Norwalktrain
- Take the train from South Norwalk to Danburytrain
5h 51m$52–699Drive 155.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Danburycar 155.2 mi
3h 21m$29–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus
- Take the train from New Haven to South Norwalktrain
6h 17m$48–125Train
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain
- Take the train from Boston to New Haventrain
- Take the train from New Haven to South Norwalktrain
7h 19m$65–699Bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus
- Take the bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Pulse Pointbus 15
8h 29m
New Bedford to Danbury by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Danbury is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Danbury is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Danbury. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Pulse Point via Providence, New Haven Bus Stop, Bridgeport Transportation Center and Norwalk Wheels Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Danbury. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Danbury via Boston, New Haven and South Norwalk. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.
The distance between New Bedford and Danbury is 201 miles. The road distance is 156.1 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Danbury without a car is to bus and train via Providence which takes 5h 51m and costs $50 - $700.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from New Bedford to Danbury, including transfers.
New Bedford to Danbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Danbury train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Danbury is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $65 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 29m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Danbury, CT, USA?
You can take a train from New Bedford to Danbury via South Station, Boston, New Haven, and South Norwalk in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bedford to Pulse Point via Providence, New Haven, New Haven Bus Stop, Bridgeport Transportation Center, and Norwalk Wheels Hub in around 8h 29m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $26–460
- First Class
- $140–650
Train from Boston to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $35–470
- First Class
- $160–650
- Phone
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from New Haven to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–13
- Peak
- $15–17
Train from South Norwalk to Danbury
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $9–11
- Peak
- $13–15
Train from New Haven to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–13
- Peak
- $15–17
Train from New Haven to South Norwalk
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $10–13
- Peak
- $15–17
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 Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–17
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 203-744-4070 ext. 1
- [email protected]
- Website
- HarTransit
Bus from Norwalk Wheels Hub to Pulse Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- HarTransit
- Schedules at
- HarTransit
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More Questions & Answers
New Bedford to Danbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence Bus Terminal station.
New Bedford to Danbury train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Danbury is 156 miles. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from New Bedford to Danbury.
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