There are 4 ways to get from New Bedford to South Station by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Busesbus Boston Commuter
1h 30m$12–40Train
cheapest- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
1h 41m$11–17Drive 55.9 mi
- Drive from New Bedford to South Stationcar 55.9 mi
1h 5m$11–15Bus via South Station
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus Bz 0302
1h 36m$12–35
New Bedford to South Station by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to South Station is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 5m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to South Station is to drive which takes 1h 5m and costs $10 - $15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from New Bedford and arriving at Boston South Buses. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from New Bedford and arriving at South Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between New Bedford and South Station is 58 miles. The road distance is 56.3 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to South Station without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $12 - $40.
The bus from New Bedford to Boston, South Station takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs three times a day.
New Bedford to South Station bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to South Station is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $12 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 41m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and South Station, MA, USA?
DATTCO operates a bus from New Bedford to Boston South Buses twice daily. Tickets cost $13–17 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route once daily. 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 Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- Dattco
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
New Bedford to South Station bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
New Bedford to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to South Station is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from New Bedford to South Station.
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