There are 4 ways to get from South Station to New Bedford by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedfordbus Boston Commuter
1h 15m$12–40Drive 54.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Station to New Bedfordcar 54.1 mi
1h 9m$10–15Train
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
1h 40m$11–17Bus via South Station
- Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus Bz 0109 / ...
1h 21m$12–30
South Station to New Bedford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to New Bedford is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from South Station to New Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $9 - $15.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston South Buses and arriving at New Bedford. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at New Bedford. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between South Station and New Bedford is 57 miles. The road distance is 54.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to New Bedford without a car is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $12 - $40.
The bus from Boston, South Station to New Bedford takes 1h 15m including transfers and departs four times a day.
South Station to New Bedford bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from Boston South Buses station.
South Station to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from South Station to New Bedford is to bus which takes 1h 15m and costs $12 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 40m.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
DATTCO operates a bus from Boston South Buses to New Bedford twice daily. Tickets cost $12–17 and the journey takes 1h 15m. Peter Pan Bus Lines also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from South Station to New Bedford every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
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
- 1-860-229-4878
- 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 South Buses to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–30
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
South Station to New Bedford bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at New Bedford station.
South Station to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at New Bedford station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to New Bedford is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from South Station to New Bedford.
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