There are 8 ways to get from New Bedford to Waterville by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from New Bedford to Boston South Busesbus Boston Commuter
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Colby College Museum of Artbus Waterville
5h 54m$60–82Drive 235.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Watervillecar 235.2 mi
4h 16m$43–62Train, bus via Portland
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain
- Take the train from Boston to Portlandtrain
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Colby College Museum of Artbus
7h 52m$66–123Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Augusta State Airport
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Augusta State Airport (AUG)plane BOS - AUG
4h 55m$157–222Train, bus
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Colby College Museum of Artbus Waterville
6h 4m$58–82Bus via Waterville
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus Bz 0302
- Take the bus from Boston to Watervillebus Greyhound US0265s
7h 4m$49–80Bus to Barnstable Municipal Airport, fly to Augusta State Airport
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Hyannisbus
- Fly from Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA) to Augusta State Airport (AUG)plane HYA - AUG
6h 19m$175–437Train to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Rockland, taxi
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Rockland (RKD)plane BOS - RKD
- Take the taxi from Rockland (RKD) to Watervilletaxi
6h 1m$252–362
Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Augusta State Airport (AUG) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Waterville is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 16m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Waterville is to drive which takes 4h 16m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Waterville. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Colby College Museum of Art via Boston, MA - South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between New Bedford and Waterville is 244 miles. The road distance is 236.5 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Waterville without a car is to bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from New Bedford to Waterville, including transfers.
New Bedford to Waterville bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Waterville bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Waterville is 237 miles. It takes approximately 4h 16m to drive from New Bedford to Waterville.
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What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Waterville, ME, USA?
You can take a bus from New Bedford to Waterville via Boston, South Station, Boston, MA - South Station, and Colby College Museum of Art in around 5h 54m.
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Augusta State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Augusta State Airport via Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–330
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Augusta State Airport via Nantucket, Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–380
Flights from Barnstable Municipal Airport to Augusta State Airport via Martha's Vineyard, Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–360
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Rockland
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–180
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from New Bedford to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- 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 Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–17
- Website
- Dattco
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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