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How to get fromRhode Island to New Bedfordby bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Rhode Island to New Bedford by bus, train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Providence to New Bedfordbus bus Bz 0918 / ...
    2h
    $8–36

  2. Drive 30.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Providence to New Bedfordcar car 30.7 mi
    36 min
    $6–9

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain train Northeast Regional
    2. Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain train Fall River/New Bedford Line
    3h 28m
    $19–574

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Providence to New Bedfordtaxi taxi 30.7 mi
    36 min
    $90–110

Rhode Island to New Bedford by bus

Calendar56Weekly Buses
Duration2hAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?

Peter Pan operates a bus from Providence to New Bedford 4 times a day, and the journey takes 50 min. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Providence to New Bedford via Boston and South Station in around 3h 28m.

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