There are 4 ways to get from New Bedford to Somerville by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from New Bedford to Copley Squarebus Boston Commuter
1h 45m$13–18Drive 59.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Somervillecar 59.9 mi
1h 12m$11–16Train
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2h 1m$14–20Bus via Porter
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Stationbus Providence
1h 50m$15–43
New Bedford to Somerville by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Somerville is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Somerville is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $10 - $16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Bedford and arriving at Copley Square. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Somerville. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Porter via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
The distance between New Bedford and Somerville is 60 miles. The road distance is 60.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Somerville without a car is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $13 - $18.
The bus from New Bedford to Copley Square takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs once daily.
New Bedford to Somerville bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Somerville is to bus which takes 1h 45m and costs $13 - $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $20 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Somerville, MA, USA?
DATTCO operates a bus from New Bedford to Copley Square once daily. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from New Bedford to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 41m.
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
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from New Bedford to Copley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Dattco
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
New Bedford to Somerville bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at Copley Square station.
New Bedford to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Somerville is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from New Bedford to Somerville.
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