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How to get fromPortland to New Bedfordby bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Portland to New Bedford by bus (Amtrak), train (Amtrak), car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus bus Boston Commuter
    4h 10m
    $33–60

  2. Bus via City of Portland

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from City of Portland to Bostonbus bus FlixBus N2615
    2. Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus bus Bz 0109 / ...
    4h 16m
    $27–61

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Portland to Bostontrain train Downeaster
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    5h 28m
    $50–95

  4. Drive 160.7 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to New Bedfordcar car 160.7 mi
    3h 2m
    $30–43

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus bus Portland / ...
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    4h 35m
    $32–60

Portland to New Bedford by train, subway, and foot

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration5h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 10m

What companies run services between Portland, ME, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Portland, ME to New Bedford via Boston, MA - South Station and Boston South Buses in around 4h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Portland to New Bedford via Boston, North Station, Downtown Crossing, and South Station in around 5h 28m.

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