There are 5 ways to get from New Bedford to Merrimac by train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car
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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 Haverhill Amtraktrain Downeaster
5h 2m$23–44Drive 93.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Merrimaccar 93.8 mi
1h 56m$18–25Bus, train
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Copley Squarebus Boston Commuter
- Take the train from North Station to Haverhilltrain Haverhill Line
5h 36m$22–32Train via Boston
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from Oak Grove to Haverhilltrain Haverhill Line
5h 33m$19–31Bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus Bz 0302
- Take the bus from Terminal A - Arrivals, LEX Pick Up to Woburn Logan Expressbus Wo
5h 38m$26–45
New Bedford to Merrimac by train, foot, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Merrimac is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Merrimac is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Merrimac. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Merri Village, Merrimac via Terminal A - Arrivals, LEX Pick Up and Washington Square Transit Center, Haverhill. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Merrimac. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Haverhill Amtrak via Chinatown and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between New Bedford and Merrimac is 102 miles. The road distance is 94.4 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Merrimac without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $23 - $45.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from New Bedford to Merrimac, including transfers.
New Bedford to Merrimac bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Merrimac train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Merrimac is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $23 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $45 and takes 5h 38m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Merrimac, MA, USA?
You can take a train from New Bedford to West Main Street & Locust Street via South Station, Chinatown, North Station, Boston, Haverhill Amtrak, and Washington Square Transit Center, Haverhill in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bedford to Merri Village, Merrimac via Boston, Terminal A - Arrivals, LEX Pick Up, Woburn Logan Express, Woburn Amtrak Station, Haverhill Amtrak, and Washington Square Transit Center, Haverhill in around 5h 38m.
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from North Station to Haverhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from Oak Grove to Haverhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
New Bedford to Merrimac bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
New Bedford to Merrimac train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Merrimac is 94 miles. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from New Bedford to Merrimac.
There are 258+ hotels available in Merrimac.





