There are 4 ways to get from New Bedford to Watertown by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2h 23m$15–25Drive 59.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Watertowncar 59.6 mi
1h 15m$11–16Bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Copley Squarebus Boston Commuter
2h 28m$14–22Bus, line 504 bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Stationbus Providence
- Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Galen St @ Water Stbus 504
2h 32m$13–45
New Bedford to Watertown by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Watertown is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 15m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Watertown is to drive which takes 1h 15m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Watertown. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Galen St @ Water St via Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Watertown. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Harvard via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between New Bedford and Watertown is 67 miles. The road distance is 60 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Watertown without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $15 - $25.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from New Bedford to Watertown, including transfers.
New Bedford to Watertown bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Watertown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Watertown is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $15 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $23 and takes 2h 28m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Watertown, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from New Bedford to South Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, DATTCO operates a bus from New Bedford to Copley Square once daily. Tickets cost $13–18 and the journey takes 1h 45m.
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 Copley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–18
- Website
- Dattco
- 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
Bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Galen St @ Water St
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
New Bedford to Watertown bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at Copley Square station.
New Bedford to Watertown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Watertown is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 15m to drive from New Bedford to Watertown.
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