There are 3 ways to get from New Bedford to Wellesley 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
- Take the train from South Station to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 59m$13–20Drive 57.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Wellesleycar 57.2 mi
1h 9m$10–15Bus
- Take the bus from New Bedford to Bostonbus Bz 0302
- Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Avebus Worcester Line Shuttle
3h 5m$12–25
New Bedford to Wellesley by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Wellesley is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Wellesley is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave via South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Wellesley Square via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
The distance between New Bedford and Wellesley is 75 miles. The road distance is 57.5 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Wellesley without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $13 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from New Bedford to Wellesley, including transfers.
New Bedford to Wellesley bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Wellesley is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $13 - $20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $25 and takes 3h 5m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
You can take a train from New Bedford to Wellesley Square via South Station in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Bedford to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave via Boston and South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 in around 3h 5m.
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
Train from South Station to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
New Bedford to Wellesley bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
New Bedford to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Wellesley is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from New Bedford to Wellesley.
There are 1622+ hotels available in Wellesley.