There are 4 ways to get from New Bedford to Reading by bus, train, or car
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Bus, line 137 bus via Boston South Station
best- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Stationbus Providence
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
3h 3m$16–48Drive 69.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Readingcar 69.4 mi
1h 23m$13–19Train, line 137 bus
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
3h 16m$15–25Bus, line 137 bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Copley Squarebus Boston Commuter
- Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning Stbus 137
3h 15m$17–25
New Bedford to Reading by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Reading is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Reading is to drive which takes 1h 23m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Reading. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Salem St opp Manning St via Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between New Bedford and Reading is 73 miles. The road distance is 69.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Reading without a car is to bus and line 137 bus via Boston South Station which takes 3h 3m and costs $16 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from New Bedford to Reading, including transfers.
New Bedford to Reading bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Reading bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Reading is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 23m to drive from New Bedford to Reading.
There are 1676+ hotels available in Reading.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Reading, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from New Bedford to Salem St opp Manning St via Boston South Station, Downtown Crossing, Oak Grove, and Oak Grove Busway in around 3h 3m.
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
- 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
Bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Oak Grove Busway to Salem St opp Manning St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- 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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