How to get from South Station Boston to New Bedford by bus and train?

From South Station Boston to New Bedford by bus and train

To get from South Station Boston to New Bedford in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from South Station station to Providence station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24L bus and finally take the 9 bus from SRTA Fall River Terminal station to SRTA New Bedford Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 57 min.

177min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 24L24L
Bus - 99
Walk to New Bedford
Leaves from South Station
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Exchange Terrace (Kennedy Plaza - Stop X)
    ID 016720
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 5
    Bus - 24L24L
    Wait for bus
    24L
    Newport
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pettine Transit Center (Fall River)
    ID 060002
    28 min
  • 7
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Fall River To New Bedford Via Umass Dartmouth
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    SRTA New Bedford Terminal
    ID 5496
    59 min
  • 9
    Walk to New Bedford
    Walk to
    New Bedford
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station Boston to New Bedford
The distance between South Station Boston, Boston and New Bedford, Boston is approximately 78.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 177 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston to New Bedford 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 South Station Boston

South Station Boston is located at South Station Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is South Station.

Subway stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to South Station Boston:

  • South Station

Bus stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance

Ferry stations close to South Station Boston:

  • Rowes Wharf
Public transit stations close to New Bedford, Boston

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

Bus stations close to New Bedford:

  • Union St And County St
  • Mill St And County St
  • Mill St And Hill St

Ferry stations close to New Bedford:

  • New Bedford, MA
  • Cuttyhunk Ferry Pier, New Bedford, MA
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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 177 minutes, using Bus line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 24L, Bus line 9.

  • Is there a direct train between South Station Boston and New Bedford in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 57 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Station Boston to New Bedford in Boston?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from South Station station near South Station Boston to Roanoke station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Roanoke station near New Bedford in Boston

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

    The total travel time between South Station Boston and New Bedford in Boston by train and bus is about 2 hr 57 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Station Boston to get to New Bedford in Boston?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the South Station station near South Station Boston in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the Roanoke stop, which is closest to New Bedford in Boston.

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