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How to get fromNew Bedford to Waterburyby bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 5 ways to get from New Bedford to Waterbury by bus, train, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Providencebus bus
    2. Take the train from Providence to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain train
    5h 10m
    $58–120

  2. Drive 128.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Bedford to Waterburycar car 128.4 mi
    2h 52m
    $24–34

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Providence to New Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Church St @ Chapel St to Grand St @ State Stbus bus 229
    5h 42m
    $30–98

  4. Bus via Hartford

    1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Providence to Hartford - Pearl and Trumbull Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Main St @ Atheneum Sq to Meadow St @ Waterbury RR Stnbus bus 928
    6h 18m
    $26–89

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Boston to Bridgeport Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Bridgeport to Waterburytrain train
    6h 37m
    $77–155

New Bedford to Waterbury by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 193.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 10m

What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Waterbury, CT, USA?

You can take a bus from New Bedford to Grand St @ State St via Providence, New Haven, and Church St @ Chapel St in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Bedford to Waterbury via South Station, Boston, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, and Bridgeport in around 6h 37m.

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