There are 3 ways to get from New Bedford to Groton by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from New Bedford to Providencebus Bz 0109
- Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain Northeast Regional
2h 47m$26–62Drive 83.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Grotoncar 83.5 mi
1h 33m$16–22Train
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain Northeast Regional
4h 15m$41–87
New Bedford to Groton by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Groton is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Groton is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Groton. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at New London via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
The distance between New Bedford and Groton is 95 miles. The road distance is 83.9 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Groton without a car is to bus and train which takes 2h 47m and costs $25 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from New Bedford to Groton, including transfers.
New Bedford to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Groton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Groton is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from New Bedford to Groton.
There are 163+ hotels available in Groton.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Groton, CT, USA?
You can take a train from New Bedford to New London via South Station and Boston in around 4h 15m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
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
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