There are 5 ways to get from Salem to New Bedford by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Boston
best- Take the bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Busesbus I-93 Southbound / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus Bz 0109 / ...
3h 11m$43–69Drive 88.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to New Bedfordcar 88.1 mi
1h 47m$17–24Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Busesbus I-93 Southbound / ...
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 36m$43–58Bus
- Take the bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Busesbus I-93 Southbound / ...
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus Boston Commuter
3h 11m$44–58Train
- Take the train from Lawrence to Oak Grovetrain Haverhill Line
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
4h 4m$67–88
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salem to New Bedford is to drive which costs $16 - $24 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to New Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Salem, NH-exit 2 and arriving at New Bedford via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at New Bedford via Oak Grove and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Salem and New Bedford is 92 miles. The road distance is 88.6 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to New Bedford without a car is to bus via Boston which takes 3h 11m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Salem to New Bedford, including transfers.
Salem to New Bedford bus services, operated by Boston Express, depart from Salem, NH-exit 2 station.
Salem to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lawrence station.
The best way to get from Salem to New Bedford is to bus via Boston which takes 3h 11m and costs $40 - $70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 4h 4m.
What companies run services between Salem, NH, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Salem to New Bedford via Salem, NH-exit 2, Boston, South Station, and Boston in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salem to New Bedford via Lawrence, Oak Grove, Oak Grove, Downtown Crossing, and South Station in around 4h 4m.
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
Train from Lawrence to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
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
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
Bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
Bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–28
- Website
- Peter Pan
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Salem to New Bedford bus services, operated by Boston Express, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Salem to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to New Bedford is 89 miles. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Salem to New Bedford.
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