There are 3 ways to get from Wellesley to New Bedford by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Wellesley Square to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Boston to New Bedfordbus Bz 0109 / ...
2h 56m$14–28Drive 56.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wellesley to New Bedfordcar 56.9 mi
1h 8m$11–15Train
- Take the train from Wellesley Square to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from South Station to New Bedfordtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 21m$13–20
Wellesley to New Bedford by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Wellesley to New Bedford is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Wellesley to New Bedford is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Wellesley to New Bedford. However, there are services departing from Wellesley Square and arriving at New Bedford via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Wellesley and New Bedford is 71 miles. The road distance is 57.3 miles.
The best way to get from Wellesley to New Bedford without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 56m and costs $13 - $29.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Wellesley to New Bedford, including transfers.
Wellesley to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Wellesley Square station.
Wellesley to New Bedford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wellesley to New Bedford is 57 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Wellesley to New Bedford.
There are 73+ hotels available in New Bedford.
What companies run services between Wellesley, MA, USA and New Bedford, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Wellesley Square to New Bedford via South Station in around 3h 21m.
Train from Wellesley Square to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Train from Wellesley Square to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–12
- 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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