There are 4 ways to get from New Bedford to Pawtucket by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from New Bedford to Providencebus Bz 0909 / ...
50 min$6–12Train
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from South Station to Pawtucket/Central Fallstrain Providence/Stoughton Line
3h 17m$17–25Drive 32 mi
- Drive from New Bedford to Pawtucketcar 32 mi
39 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from New Bedford to Pawtuckettaxi 32 mi
39 min$90–110
New Bedford to Pawtucket by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Pawtucket is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Pawtucket is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $5 - $9.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Bedford and arriving at Providence. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Pawtucket. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Pawtucket/Central Falls via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between New Bedford and Pawtucket is 33 miles. The road distance is 32.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Pawtucket without a car is to bus which takes 50 min and costs $6 - $12.
The bus from New Bedford to Providence takes 50 min including transfers and departs five times a day.
New Bedford to Pawtucket bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Pawtucket train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Pawtucket is to bus which takes 50 min and costs $6 - $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $17 - $25 and takes 3h 17m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Pawtucket, RI, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New Bedford to Providence 5 times a day. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Bedford to Pawtucket/Central Falls via South Station in around 3h 17m.
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 South Station to Pawtucket/Central Falls
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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Booking & Getting There
New Bedford to Pawtucket bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence station.
New Bedford to Pawtucket train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Pawtucket is 32 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from New Bedford to Pawtucket.
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