There are 4 ways to get from New Bedford to Dover by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from Boston to Dovertrain Downeaster
4h 26m$35–65Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus Bz 0302
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stopbus FlixBus N2615
4h 51m$22–50Drive 120.7 mi
- Drive from New Bedford to Dovercar 120.7 mi
2h 22m$22–32Bus via Boston Airport (BOS)
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston Airportbus Providence
- Take the bus from Boston to Portsmouthbus Cj00:40-Lgpm
5h 51m$39–78
New Bedford to Dover by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Dover is to bus which costs $22 - $50 and takes 4h 51m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Dover is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Dover. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Chestnut / Orchard Sts. via Boston and Hanover Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Dover. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Dover via Downtown Crossing and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between New Bedford and Dover is 129 miles. The road distance is 121.4 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Dover without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from New Bedford to Dover, including transfers.
New Bedford to Dover bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Dover train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Dover is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $50 and takes 4h 51m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Dover, NH, USA?
You can take a train from New Bedford to Dover via South Station, Downtown Crossing, North Station, and Boston in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bedford to Chestnut / Orchard Sts. via Boston, Portsmouth Bus Stop, and Hanover Station in around 4h 51m.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Dover
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Boston Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 603-430-1100
- Website
- C & J Travel
Bus from Boston to Portsmouth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- C & J Travel
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More Questions & Answers
New Bedford to Dover bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
New Bedford to Dover train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Dover is 121 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from New Bedford to Dover.
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