There are 4 ways to get from New Bedford to Wakefield by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Boston South Station
best- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Stationbus Providence
2h 51m$16–48Drive 68.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Wakefieldcar 68.8 mi
1h 22m$13–19Train
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 4m$15–25Bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Copley Squarebus Boston Commuter
3h 3m$17–25
New Bedford to Wakefield by bus, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Wakefield is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Wakefield is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Salem St @ Main St via Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Wakefield. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Oak Grove via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between New Bedford and Wakefield is 70 miles. The road distance is 69.2 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Wakefield without a car is to bus via Boston South Station which takes 2h 51m and costs $16 - $50.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from New Bedford to Wakefield, including transfers.
New Bedford to Wakefield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Wakefield train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Wakefield is to bus via Boston South Station which takes 2h 51m and costs $16 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $25 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Wakefield, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from New Bedford to Boston South Station once daily. Tickets cost $12–40 and the journey takes 1h 30m. 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
- 1-800-343-9999
- 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
- 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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More Questions & Answers
New Bedford to Wakefield bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston South Station.
New Bedford to Wakefield train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Wakefield is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from New Bedford to Wakefield.
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