There are 4 ways to get from New Bedford to Lawrence by train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train
best- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from Malden Center to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
3h 56m$18–30Drive 83.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Lawrencecar 83.6 mi
1h 38m$16–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Copley Squarebus Boston Commuter
- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
4h$21–31Bus, line 24 bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to NECC Common Street HUBbus 24
4h 13m$17–40
New Bedford to Lawrence by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Lawrence is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 38m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Lawrence is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at NECC Common Street HUB via Boston and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Lawrence via Downtown Crossing and Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between New Bedford and Lawrence is 88 miles. The road distance is 84.1 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $18 - $30.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from New Bedford to Lawrence, including transfers.
New Bedford to Lawrence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Lawrence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Lawrence is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $18 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 24 bus, which costs $17 - $45 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Lawrence, MA, USA?
You can take a train from New Bedford to Lawrence via South Station, Downtown Crossing, Malden Center, and Malden Center in around 3h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bedford to NECC Common Street HUB via Boston, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center in around 4h 13m.
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 Malden Center to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from North Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
- Phone
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from New Bedford to Copley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Dattco
- 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
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to NECC Common Street HUB
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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More Questions & Answers
New Bedford to Lawrence bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
New Bedford to Lawrence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Lawrence is 84 miles. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from New Bedford to Lawrence.
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