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How to get fromNew Bedford to Long Islandby bus, train, car ferry, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from New Bedford to Long Island by bus, train, car ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry car ferry
    5h 51m
    $48–170

  2. Bus, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane plane PVD - JFK
    5h 35m
    $38–262

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to New Londontrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from New London to Orient Pointcarferry car ferry
    6h 5m
    $61–177

  4. Drive 211.2 mi

    1. Drive from New Bedford to Brooklyncar car 211.2 mi
    4h 8m
    $39–56

Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration59 minAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from New Bedford to Long Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 115.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA?

There is no direct connection from New Bedford to Long Island. However, you can take the bus to Providence Bus Terminal, take the bus to Providence Downtown, walk to Providence, take the train to New London, walk to New London, then take the car ferry to Orient Point. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Bedford to Orient Point via South Station, Boston, New London, and New London in around 6h 5m.

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