There are 4 ways to get from New Bedford to Saco by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
5h 2m$69–105Drive 146.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Sacocar 146.7 mi
2h 46m$27–39Bus, train
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus Bz 0302
- Take the train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
5h 34m$66–105Bus, line 60 bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Busesbus
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus
- Take the bus from St John St to 292 Main Stbus 60
6h 13m$38–68
New Bedford to Saco by train, foot, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Saco is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Saco is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Saco. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at 292 Main St via Boston, MA - South Station, Ptc and St John St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Saco station. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Saco Amtrak Station via State and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between New Bedford and Saco is 162 miles. The road distance is 147.6 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Saco without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from New Bedford to Saco, including transfers.
New Bedford to Saco bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Saco train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Saco is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus and line 60 bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Saco, ME, USA?
You can take a train from New Bedford to Saco Amtrak Station via South Station, State, North Station, and Boston in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bedford to 292 Main St via Boston, South Station, Boston, MA - South Station, Ptc, Congress + Union Station Plaza, and St John St in around 6h 13m.
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
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Woburn Amtrak Station to Saco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- 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
- $12–21
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from New Bedford to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- Dattco
- 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
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
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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
- Phone
- 207 282 5408
- Website
- BSOOB
Bus from St John St to 292 Main St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- BSOOB
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Booking & Getting There
New Bedford to Saco bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
New Bedford to Saco train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Saco is 148 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from New Bedford to Saco.
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