There are 5 ways to get from New Bedford to Lake Compounce by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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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 New Haventrain Northeast Regional
6h 31m$61–691Drive 119.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Lake Compouncecar 119.8 mi
2h 39m$22–32Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus Bz 0302
- Take the bus from Boston to Hartfordbus Ppb 5774 / ...
6h 34m$34–66Bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Providencebus Bz 0909 / ...
- Take the bus from Providence to Hartford - Pearl and Trumbull Stbus Bz 0801
6h 40m$26–49Train, bus
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Hartford Union Stationbus Greyhound US0230 / ...
6h 43m$28–53
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Lake Compounce is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 39m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Lake Compounce is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs $21 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Lake Compounce. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Enterprise Dr @ opp Lake Compound Dr via Boston, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Main St @ Atheneum Sq and CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Columbus Blvd Bay X. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Lake Compounce. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Meriden via Boston and New Haven. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.
The distance between New Bedford and Lake Compounce is 249 miles. The road distance is 120.5 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Lake Compounce without a car is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $60 - $700.
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from New Bedford to Lake Compounce, including transfers.
New Bedford to Lake Compounce bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Lake Compounce train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Lake Compounce is to train which takes 6h 31m and costs $60 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Boston, which costs $30 - $70 and takes 6h 34m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Lake Compounce, CT, USA?
You can take a train from New Bedford to Lake Compounce via South Station, Boston, New Haven, and Meriden in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bedford to Lake Compounce via Boston, Hartford, Asylum St @ Bushnell Park, Main St @ Atheneum Sq, CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Bay L, CTfastrak Downtown New Britain Stn @ Columbus Blvd Bay X, and Enterprise Dr @ opp Lake Compound Dr in around 6h 34m.
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 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
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Hartford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Hartford - Pearl and Trumbull St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–30
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
New Bedford to Lake Compounce bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
New Bedford to Lake Compounce train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Lake Compounce is 120 miles. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from New Bedford to Lake Compounce.
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