There are 3 ways to get from New Bedford to Worcester by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminalbus Hyannis / ...
- Take the bus from Providence to Worcesterbus Bz 2423
2h 45m$15–54Drive 69.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from New Bedford to Worcestercar 69.1 mi
1h 20m$13–19Train
- Take the train from New Bedford to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from Lansdowne to Worcestertrain Framingham/Worcester Line
4h 36m$18–27
New Bedford to Worcester by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from New Bedford to Worcester is to drive which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 20m.
The fastest way to get from New Bedford to Worcester is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs $12 - $19.
No, there is no direct bus from New Bedford to Worcester. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Worcester via Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from New Bedford to Worcester. However, there are services departing from New Bedford and arriving at Worcester via South Station and Lansdowne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between New Bedford and Worcester is 72 miles. The road distance is 69.5 miles.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Worcester without a car is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $15 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from New Bedford to Worcester, including transfers.
New Bedford to Worcester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from New Bedford station.
New Bedford to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from New Bedford station.
The best way to get from New Bedford to Worcester is to bus which takes 2h 45m and costs $15 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $18 - $27 and takes 4h 36m.
What companies run services between New Bedford, MA, USA and Worcester, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from New Bedford to Worcester via Providence in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from New Bedford to Worcester via South Station and Lansdowne in around 4h 36m.
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 Lansdowne to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–9
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New Bedford to Providence Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
New Bedford to Worcester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Providence Bus Terminal station.
New Bedford to Worcester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between New Bedford to Worcester is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from New Bedford to Worcester.
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