There are 4 ways to get from Newton to New Bedford by bus, train, car, or tram
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus Boston Commuter
2h 33m$14–21Drive 58.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Newton to New Bedfordcar 58.2 mi
1h 8m$11–16Train
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 4m$12–19Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Newton Centre to Boylstontram D
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to New Bedfordbus Boston Airport
3h 24m$14–42
Newton to New Bedford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newton to New Bedford is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Newton to New Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Newton to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Washington St @ Bacon St and arriving at New Bedford via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Newton to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Newtonville and arriving at New Bedford via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
The distance between Newton and New Bedford is 65 miles. The road distance is 58.6 miles.
The best way to get from Newton to New Bedford without a car is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs $13 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 33m to get from Newton to New Bedford, including transfers.
Newton to New Bedford bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from Boston South Buses station.
Newton to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Newton to New Bedford is to bus which takes 2h 33m and costs $13 - $22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $19 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Newton, MA, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
DATTCO operates a bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedford twice daily. Tickets cost $12–17 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from South Station to New Bedford every 4 hours. Tickets cost $10–12 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–12
Tram from Newton Centre to Boylston
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Dattco
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Newton to New Bedford bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at New Bedford station.
Newton to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at New Bedford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Newton to New Bedford is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Newton to New Bedford.
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