There are 7 ways to get from Newark to New Bedford by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Bostontrain Acela
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
6h 55m$144–221Drive 215.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newark to New Bedfordcar 215.1 mi
4h 11m$36–52Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus 108
- Take the bus from New York to Providencebus
- Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus
7h 29m$50–114Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane EWR - BOS
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain
5h 41m$515–928Bus, train
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Bostonbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
7h 46m$53–86Fly Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport, train
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane LGA - BOS
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain
6h 52m$83–491Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport, bus
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Barnstable Municipal Airport (HYA)plane JFK - HYA
- Take the bus from Hyannis to New Bedfordbus
6h 26m$377–849
Newark to New Bedford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Newark to New Bedford is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to New Bedford is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at New Bedford via New York and Providence. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Newark station to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at New Bedford via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
The distance between Newark and New Bedford is 303 miles. The road distance is 216.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to New Bedford without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Newark to New Bedford, including transfers.
Newark to New Bedford bus services, operated by NJ Transit, depart from Newark Penn Station.
Newark to New Bedford train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to New Bedford is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs $140 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $120 and takes 7h 29m.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Newark Penn Station to New Bedford via Boston and South Station in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to New Bedford via Port Authority Bus Terminal, New York, and Providence in around 7h 29m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- capeair.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $350–800
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Barnstable Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–750
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $55–490
- First Class
- $210–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $130–210
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $8–26
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adults
- $8–26
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-858-8555
- Website
- Trailways
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Port Authority Bus Terminal
- Saver
- $17–35
- Flexible
- $35–38
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Providence
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Hyannis to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–17
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Newark to New Bedford bus services, operated by NJ Transit, arrive at Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
Newark to New Bedford train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to New Bedford is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Newark to New Bedford.
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