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

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    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 W Main St @ Waterbury Greenbus bus 229
    7h
    $31–96

  2. Drive 130 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from New Bedford to Watertowncar car 130 mi
    2h 54m
    $24–35

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New Bedford to Providencebus bus Bz 0109
    2. Take the train from Providence to New Haventrain train Northeast Regional
    7h 1m
    $40–686

  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 E Main St @ Phoenix Stbus bus 928
    7h 33m
    $27–87

  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
    8h 22m
    $73–158

New Bedford to Watertown by bus and foot

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 173.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h

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

You can take a bus from New Bedford to Main St @ Opp Town Hall Hill Rd via Providence, New Haven, Church St @ Chapel St, W Main St @ Waterbury Green, and East Main St @ N Main St in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Bedford to Main St @ Opp Town Hall Hill Rd via South Station, Boston, Bridgeport Amtrak Station, Bridgeport, Waterbury, and W Main St @ Central Ave in around 8h 22m.

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