There are 5 ways to get from New Bedford to Madison by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Boston
best- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Busesbus Boston Commuter
- Take the bus from Boston - South Station to West Ossipeebus Boston / ...
5h 42m$66–88Drive 177.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Madisoncar 177.5 mi
3h 36m$33–47Train, drive
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain
- Drive from Saco Amtrak Station to Madisoncar
6h 29m$53–104Bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Stationbus Providence
- Take the bus from Boston - South Station to West Ossipeebus Boston / ...
5h 42m$65–111Train, bus
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the bus from Boston - South Station to West Ossipeebus Boston / ...
5h 53m$64–88
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Madison is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 36m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Madison is to drive which takes 3h 36m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Madison. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at West Ossipee via Boston - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between New Bedford and Madison is 195 miles. The road distance is 178.6 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Madison without a car is to bus via Boston which takes 5h 42m and costs $65 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from New Bedford to Madison, including transfers.
New Bedford to Madison bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Madison bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Madison is 179 miles. It takes approximately 3h 36m to drive from New Bedford to Madison.
There are 252+ hotels available in Madison.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Madison, NH, USA?
You can take a bus from New Bedford to Madison via Boston, South Station, Boston - South Station, and West Ossipee in around 5h 42m.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from New Bedford to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- Dattco
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston - South Station to West Ossipee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston - South Station to West Ossipee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston - South Station to West Ossipee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–40
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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