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

From Arlington to New Bedford by bus, subway and train

To get from Arlington to New Bedford in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one subway line and one train line: take the 62/76 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Alewife station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway, then the ACELA train, then the R bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence station to North 6th Street 116 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 59 min.

239min
Bus - 62/7662/76
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - RR
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to New Bedford
Leaves from Arlington Heights Busway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Bus - 62/7662/76
    Wait for bus
    62/76
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Alewife
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    21 min
  • 7
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington Union Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Providence Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Pawtucket Via North Main
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Third Street (R-Line)
    7 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 13
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North 6th Street 116
    50 min
  • 15
    Walk to New Bedford
    Walk to
    New Bedford
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Arlington to New Bedford by bus, subway and train via 77, RED LINE, ACELA, R and PETER PAN

To get from Arlington to New Bedford in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one subway line and one train line: take the 77 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway, then the ACELA train, then the R bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence station to North 6th Street 116 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min.

244min
Bus - 7777
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - RR
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to New Bedford
Leaves from Arlington Heights Busway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd
    ID 12301
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington Union Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Providence Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Pawtucket Via North Main
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Third Street (R-Line)
    7 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 13
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North 6th Street 116
    50 min
  • 15
    Walk to New Bedford
    Walk to
    New Bedford
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington to New Bedford

The distance between Arlington, Boston and New Bedford, Boston is approximately 91.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 239 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington to New Bedford by bus, subway 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 Arlington

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

Train stations close to Arlington:

  • West Medford
  • Belmont

Bus stations close to Arlington:

  • Arlington Heights Busway
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Paul Revere Rd
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Park Ave

Public transit stations close to New Bedford, Boston

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

Ferry stations close to New Bedford:

  • New Bedford, MA
  • Cuttyhunk Ferry Pier, New Bedford, MA

Alternative route from Arlington to New Bedford by bus, subway and train via 77, RED LINE, ACELA, R and PETER PAN

To get from Arlington to New Bedford in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines, one subway line and one train line: take the 77 bus from Arlington Heights Busway station to Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway, then the ACELA train, then the R bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence station to North 6th Street 116 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 4 hr 4 min.

244min
Bus - 7777
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Train - ACELAACELA
Bus - RR
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to New Bedford
Leaves from Arlington Heights Busway

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington
  • 2
    Bus - 7777
    Wait for bus
    77
    Harvard
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Upland Rd
    ID 12301
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Porter
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Braintree
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    South Station
    17 min
  • 7
    Train - ACELAACELA
    Wait for train
    ACELA
    Washington Union Station
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    34 min
  • 9
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Providence Station
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 10
    Bus - RR
    Wait for bus
    R
    Pawtucket Via North Main
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Third Street (R-Line)
    7 min
  • 12
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence
    610 yd • 8 min
  • 13
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 14
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North 6th Street 116
    50 min
  • 15
    Walk to New Bedford
    Walk to
    New Bedford
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 239 minutes, using Bus line 62/76, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line ACELA, Bus line R, Bus line PETER PAN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington to New Bedford?

    The alternative route takes 244 minutes, using Bus line 77, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line ACELA, Bus line R, Bus line PETER PAN.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines, one subway line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 59 min.

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

    The 62/76 bus line goes from Alewife station near Arlington to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line, one subway line and one train line till Alewife station near New Bedford in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Arlington and New Bedford in Boston by bus, subway and train is about 3 hr 59 min.

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

    Get on the 62/76 bus from the Alewife stop near Arlington in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Alewife stop, which is closest to New Bedford in Boston.