There are 4 ways to get from Rochester to New Bedford by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from Dover to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
5h 58m$36–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Bostonbus FlixBus N2615
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus Boston Commuter
6h 14m$24–38Drive 129.3 mi
- Drive from Rochester to New Bedfordcar 129.3 mi
2h 35m$24–35Bus via Boston Airport (BOS)
- Take the bus from Portsmouth to Bostonbus Cj00:40-Lgpm
- Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus Bz 0109 / ...
7h 17m$30–66
Rochester to New Bedford by bus, train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rochester to New Bedford is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Rochester to New Bedford is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $23 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochester to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from South Main St. and arriving at New Bedford via Dover Transportation Center, Portsmouth Bus Stop and Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Rochester to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Dover and arriving at New Bedford via North Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Rochester and New Bedford is 139 miles. The road distance is 130 miles.
The best way to get from Rochester to New Bedford without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Rochester to New Bedford, including transfers.
Rochester to New Bedford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Portsmouth Bus Stop station.
Rochester to New Bedford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dover station.
The best way to get from Rochester to New Bedford is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 6h 14m.
What companies run services between Rochester, NH, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from South Main St. to New Bedford via Dover Transportation Center, Dover, Boston, North Station, Downtown Crossing, and South Station in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from South Main St. to New Bedford via Dover Transportation Center, Hanover Station, Portsmouth Bus Stop, Boston, and Boston South Buses in around 6h 14m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dover to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–15
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Portsmouth Bus Stop to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Greyhound
- 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
- +1 603-430-1100
- Website
- C & J Travel
Bus from Portsmouth to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- C & J Travel
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Rochester to New Bedford bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Rochester to New Bedford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rochester to New Bedford is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Rochester to New Bedford.
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