There are 4 ways to get from Wakefield 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
3h 5m$17–24Drive 66.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wakefield to New Bedfordcar 66.9 mi
1h 25m$13–18Train
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 19m$15–26Bus via North Ave @ Church St
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to New Bedfordbus Boston Airport
3h 29m$17–47
Wakefield to New Bedford by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wakefield to New Bedford is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Wakefield to New Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Water St and arriving at New Bedford via Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Wakefield to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Wakefield and arriving at New Bedford via Oak Grove and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 19m.
The distance between Wakefield and New Bedford is 69 miles. The road distance is 67.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wakefield to New Bedford without a car is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $16 - $25.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Wakefield to New Bedford, including transfers.
Wakefield to New Bedford bus services, operated by DATTCO, depart from Boston South Buses station.
Wakefield to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Wakefield to New Bedford is to bus which takes 3h 5m and costs $16 - $25. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $14 - $27 and takes 3h 19m.
What companies run services between Wakefield, 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. 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 Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $12–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Wakefield to New Bedford bus services, operated by DATTCO, arrive at New Bedford station.
Wakefield to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at New Bedford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wakefield to New Bedford is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Wakefield to New Bedford.
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