How to get from New Bedford to Arlington by bus and train?

From New Bedford to Arlington by bus and train

To get from New Bedford to Arlington in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines: take the PETER PAN bus from North 6th Street 116 station to Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PETER PAN bus, then the FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER train, then the 553 bus and finally take the FITCHBURG train from Waltham station to Belmont station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 6 min.

306min
Walk to bus station
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
Bus - 553553
Train - FITCHBURG
Walk to Arlington
Leaves from North 6th Street 116
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North 6th Street 116
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Providence (Bus Terminal)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence
    50 min
  • 4
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Albany
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Worcester Union Station
    55 min
  • 6
    Train - FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTERFRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    Wait for train
    FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER
    #516 | South Station
  • 7
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    West Newton
    68 min
  • 8
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elm St @ Washington St
    ID 7652
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 9
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 10
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Moody St @ Carter St
    ID 86971
    9 min
  • 11
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Waltham
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 12
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #416 | North Station
  • 13
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Belmont
    7 min
  • 14
    Walk to Arlington
    Walk to
    Arlington
    2.32 mi • 48 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Bedford to Arlington
The distance between New Bedford, Boston and Arlington, Boston is approximately 115.95 mi, which can typically be travelled in 306 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Bedford to Arlington by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to New Bedford

New Bedford is located at New Bedford, Boston and the nearest public transit station is SRTA New Bedford Terminal.

Bus stations close to New Bedford:

  • SRTA New Bedford Terminal
  • North 6th Street 116
  • Sixth St And Union St

Ferry stations close to New Bedford:

  • Cuttyhunk Ferry Pier, New Bedford, MA
  • New Bedford, MA
Public transit stations close to Arlington, Boston

Arlington is located at Arlington, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Arlington Heights Busway.

Subway stations close to Arlington:

  • Alewife

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Arlington Heights Busway
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Park Ave
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Paul Revere Rd
Related Routes
Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from New Bedford to Arlington?

    The fastest way takes 306 minutes, using Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line FRAMINGHAM/WORCESTER, Bus line 553, Bus line FITCHBURG.

  • Is there a direct bus between New Bedford and Arlington in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 5 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from New Bedford to Arlington in Boston?

    The PETER PAN bus line goes from North 6th Street 116 station near New Bedford to Providence (Bus Terminal) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines till Providence (Bus Terminal) station near Arlington in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from New Bedford to Arlington in Boston by bus and train?

    The total travel time between New Bedford and Arlington in Boston by bus and train is about 5 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near New Bedford to get to Arlington in Boston?

    Get on the PETER PAN bus from the North 6th Street 116 stop near New Bedford in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between New Bedford and Arlington in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Providence (Bus Terminal) station, which is closest to Arlington in Boston.

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