How to get from New Bedford MA to Boston by bus, subway and train?

New Bedford MA to Boston - Train Schedule

The FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from New Bedford MA to Boston departs once a day at 8:20 AM. The trip takes about 2 hr 18 min.

From New Bedford MA to Boston by bus, subway and train

To get from New Bedford MA to Boston you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from New Bedford station to Jfk/Umass station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 47 bus from Broadway Station - Red Line station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 18 min. The ride fare is $8.65. The bus, subway and train schedule from New Bedford MA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, subway and train schedule to Boston on the Moovit app.

138min$8.65
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Walk to Boston
Leaves from New Bedford

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    New Bedford
    0.87 mi • 18 min
  • 2
    Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORDFALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    Wait for train
    FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    #2018 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Jfk/Umass
    89 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Broadway
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Broadway Station - Red Line
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Central Square
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    15 min
  • 9
    Walk to Boston
    Walk to
    Boston
    10 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Bedford MA to Boston

The distance between New Bedford MA and Boston is approximately 61.91 mi, which can typically be travelled in 138 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Bedford MA to Boston by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Subway And Train schedule from New Bedford MA to Boston

To check the bus, subway and train schedule from New Bedford MA to Boston using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New Bedford MA) and destination (Boston), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus, subway and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, subway and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus, subway and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 138 minutes, using Train line FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 47.

  • Is there a direct train between New Bedford MA and Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 18 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Bedford MA to Boston?

    The FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train line goes from New Bedford station near New Bedford MA in New Bedford to Jfk/Umass station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Jfk/Umass station near Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from New Bedford MA to Boston by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between New Bedford MA and Boston by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near New Bedford MA to get to Boston?

    Get on the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from the New Bedford station near New Bedford MA in New Bedford.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between New Bedford MA and Boston?

    Get off the train at the Jfk/Umass stop, which is closest to Boston.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from New Bedford MA to Boston?

    The ride from New Bedford MA to Boston costs $8.65.

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