There are 4 ways to get from New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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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 Old Orchard Beach Amtraktrain Downeaster
5h 8m$44–90Drive 150.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Old Orchard Beachcar 150.6 mi
2h 52m$28–40Bus, train
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus Bz 0302
- Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Old Orchard Beach Amtraktrain Downeaster
5h 40m$50–102Bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Stationbus Providence
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus Logan Airport / ...
6h 1m$37–91
New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 52m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach is to drive which takes 2h 52m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at School St via Boston, MA - South Station, Portland Transportation Center and St John St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Old Orchard Beach Amtrak via Downtown Crossing and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between New Bedford and Old Orchard Beach is 166 miles. The road distance is 151.5 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $40 - $90.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach, including transfers.
New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $40 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $95 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Old Orchard Beach, ME, USA?
You can take a train from New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach Amtrak via South Station, Downtown Crossing, North Station, and Boston in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bedford to School St via Boston South Station, Boston, MA - South Station, Portland Transportation Center, Congress + Union Square Plaza, and St John St in around 6h 1m.
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 Old Orchard Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Old Orchard Beach Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–35
- 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
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
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More Questions & Answers
New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston South Station.
New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach is 151 miles. It takes approximately 2h 52m to drive from New Bedford to Old Orchard Beach.
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