There are 3 ways to get from New Bedford to Niantic 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 New Londontrain Northeast Regional
4h 26m$61–111Drive 91.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Nianticcar 91.4 mi
1h 46m$17–25Bus, train, line 3 bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Providencebus
- Take the train from Providence to New Londontrain
- Take the bus from New London Union Station to Niantic/Main Stbus 3
4h 44m$28–64
New Bedford to Niantic by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Niantic is to drive which costs $16 - $25 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Niantic is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $16 - $25.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Niantic. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at New London via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between New Bedford and Niantic is 173 miles. The road distance is 91.9 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Niantic without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from New Bedford to Niantic, including transfers.
New Bedford to Niantic train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Niantic train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Niantic is 92 miles. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from New Bedford to Niantic.
There are 161+ hotels available in Niantic.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Niantic, CT, USA?
You can take a train from New Bedford to Niantic via South Station, Boston, and New London in around 4h 26m.
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 New London
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New London
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–18
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- (860)-886-2631
- [email protected]
- Website
- Southeast Area Transit District
Bus from New London Union Station to Niantic/Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Southeast Area Transit District
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