There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Fairhaven by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
1h 50m$13–19Drive 55 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Station to Fairhavencar 55 mi
1h 10m$10–15Bus
- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus Boston Commuter
2h 1m$15–19Bus via South Station
- Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus Bz 0109 / ...
2h 8m$13–21
South Station to Fairhaven by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Fairhaven is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 10m.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Fairhaven is to drive which takes 1h 10m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from South Station to Fairhaven. However, there are services departing from Boston South Buses and arriving at Huttleston Ave and Main St via SRTA New Bedford Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from South Station station to Fairhaven. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at New Bedford via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between South Station and Fairhaven is 61 miles. The road distance is 55.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Fairhaven without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $13 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from South Station to Fairhaven, including transfers.
South Station to Fairhaven bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from Boston South Buses station.
South Station to Fairhaven train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from South Station to Fairhaven is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs $13 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $14 - $19 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Fairhaven, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to New Bedford every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, DATTCO operates a bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedford twice daily. Tickets cost $12–17 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
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
- 1-860-229-4878
- Website
- Dattco
Bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Website
- Dattco
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
South Station to Fairhaven bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at New Bedford station.
South Station to Fairhaven train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at New Bedford station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Fairhaven is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from South Station to Fairhaven.
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