There are 4 ways to get from Saco to New Bedford by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
5h 8m$69–104Drive 145 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saco to New Bedfordcar 145 mi
2h 51m$27–39Train, bus
- Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Woburn Amtrak Stationtrain Downeaster
- Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus Bz 0109 / ...
5h 21m$68–104Line 60 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Dyer Library to Portland Public Librarybus 60
- Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus
6h 6m$37–68
Saco to New Bedford by train, subway, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saco to New Bedford is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Saco to New Bedford is to drive which takes 2h 51m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Saco to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Dyer Library and arriving at New Bedford via Portland Public Library, Portland, ME and Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Saco station to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Saco Amtrak Station and arriving at New Bedford via North Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
The distance between Saco and New Bedford is 162 miles. The road distance is 145.9 miles.
The best way to get from Saco to New Bedford without a car is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Saco to New Bedford, including transfers.
Saco to New Bedford bus services, operated by Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, depart from Dyer Library station.
Saco to New Bedford train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Saco Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Saco to New Bedford is to train which takes 5h 8m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can line 60 bus and bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 6h 6m.
What companies run services between Saco, ME, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Saco Amtrak Station to New Bedford via Boston, North Station, Downtown Crossing, and South Station in around 5h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dyer Library to New Bedford via Portland Public Library, Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, and Boston South Buses in around 6h 6m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Saco Amtrak Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Saco Amtrak Station to Woburn Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- 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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–21
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- 207 282 5408
- Website
- BSOOB
Bus from Dyer Library to Portland Public Library
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- BSOOB
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Concord Coach Lines
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $21–45
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Saco to New Bedford bus services, operated by Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, arrive at Portland Public Library station.
Saco to New Bedford train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saco to New Bedford is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 51m to drive from Saco to New Bedford.
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