There are 5 ways to get from New Bedford to Southbury by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)
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Bus
best- Take the bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus
- Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to W Main St @ Waterbury Greenbus 229
7h$31–102Drive 138.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Southburycar 138.9 mi
3h 2m$26–37Bus, train
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Providencebus Bz 0109
- Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain Northeast Regional
7h 1m$41–688Bus via Hartford
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Providence to Hartford - Pearl and Trumbull Stbus
- Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to E Main St @ Phoenix Stbus 928
7h 33m$27–93Train
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain
- Take the train from Boston to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain
8h 5m$78–159
New Bedford to Southbury by bus and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Southbury is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Southbury is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Southbury. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Heritage Rd @ Pomperaug Woods via Providence, Church St @ Chapel St and Waterbury Green @ North Main. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Southbury. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Waterbury via Boston and Bridgeport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
The distance between New Bedford and Southbury is 179 miles. The road distance is 139.8 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Southbury without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs $30 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h to get from New Bedford to Southbury, including transfers.
New Bedford to Southbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Southbury train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Southbury is to bus which takes 7h and costs $30 - $110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $75 - $160 and takes 8h 5m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Southbury, CT, USA?
You can take a bus from New Bedford to Heritage Rd @ Pomperaug Woods via Providence, New Haven, Church St @ Chapel St, W Main St @ Waterbury Green, and Waterbury Green @ North Main in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Bedford to Heritage Rd @ Pomperaug Woods via South Station, Boston, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Bridgeport, Waterbury, and Waterbury Green @ North Main in around 8h 5m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Bridgeport Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–650
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $26–460
- First Class
- $140–650
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
- +1 877.690.5114
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
Train from Bridgeport to Waterbury
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Metro North Railroad
- Schedules at
- Metro North Railroad Schedules
- Off-Peak
- $11–13
- Peak
- $15–18
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New Haven
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–60
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $6–17
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Hartford - Pearl and Trumbull St
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 860-525-9181
- Website
- CT Transit
Bus from Church St @ Chapel St to W Main St @ Waterbury Green
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–5
Bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to E Main St @ Phoenix St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–6
- Website
- CT Transit
- Book at
- CT Transit Bookings
- Two-Hour Pass
- $2
- Two-Hour Pass express
- $4–6
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More Questions & Answers
New Bedford to Southbury bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence Bus Terminal station.
New Bedford to Southbury train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Southbury is 140 miles. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from New Bedford to Southbury.
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