How to get from Newton to New Bedford by bus?

From Newton to New Bedford by bus

To get from Newton to New Bedford in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 504 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PETER PAN bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence Ri station to North 6th Street 116 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 2 min.

302min
Bus - 504504
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to New Bedford
Leaves from Washington St @ Bacon St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Newton
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Providence (Downton - Kennedy Plaza) Ri
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence Ri
    60 min
  • 7
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North 6th Street 116
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to New Bedford
    Walk to
    New Bedford
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Newton to New Bedford by bus via 501, PETER PAN and PETER PAN

To get from Newton to New Bedford in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 501 bus from Park St @ Tremont St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PETER PAN bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence Ri station to North 6th Street 116 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 12 min.

312min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to New Bedford
Leaves from Park St @ Tremont St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park St @ Tremont St
    ID 987
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Providence (Downton - Kennedy Plaza) Ri
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence Ri
    60 min
  • 7
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North 6th Street 116
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to New Bedford
    Walk to
    New Bedford
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Newton to New Bedford

The distance between Newton, Boston and New Bedford, Boston is approximately 89.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 302 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Newton to New Bedford by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Newton

Newton is located at Newton, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Washington St @ Bacon St.

Subway stations close to Newton:

  • Newton Centre
  • South Street
  • Boston College

Train stations close to Newton:

  • Newtonville
  • Waverley

Bus stations close to Newton:

  • Washington St @ Bacon St
  • Centre St @ Pearl St
  • Centre St @ Jefferson St

Public transit stations close to New Bedford, Boston

New Bedford is located at New Bedford, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Mill St And Hill St.

Bus stations close to New Bedford:

  • Mill St And Hill St
  • Third District Court
  • Union St And County St

Ferry stations close to New Bedford:

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

Related Routes

Alternative route from Newton to New Bedford by bus via 501, PETER PAN and PETER PAN

To get from Newton to New Bedford in Boston, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 501 bus from Park St @ Tremont St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the PETER PAN bus and finally take the PETER PAN bus from Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence Ri station to North 6th Street 116 station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 5 hr 12 min.

312min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
Walk to New Bedford
Leaves from Park St @ Tremont St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Park St @ Tremont St
    ID 987
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station Boston
    210 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Providence (Downton - Kennedy Plaza) Ri
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Peter Pan Bus Terminal Providence Ri
    60 min
  • 7
    Bus - PETER PANPETER PAN
    Wait for bus
    PETER PAN
    Hyannis
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    North 6th Street 116
    50 min
  • 9
    Walk to New Bedford
    Walk to
    New Bedford
    70 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 302 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line PETER PAN.

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

    The alternative route takes 312 minutes, using Bus line 501, Bus line PETER PAN, Bus line PETER PAN.

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

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

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

    The 504 bus line goes from Downtown Via Copley (Express) station near Newton to Lincoln St @ Essex St station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Lincoln St @ Essex St station near New Bedford in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Newton and New Bedford in Boston by bus is about 5 hr 2 min.

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

    Get on the 504 bus from the Downtown Via Copley (Express) stop near Newton in Boston.

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

    Get off the bus at the Lincoln St @ Essex St stop, which is closest to New Bedford in Boston.

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