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

From New Bedford, MA to Waltham, MA by bus and train

To get from New Bedford, MA to Waltham, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from New Bedford station to South Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 504 bus and finally take the 553 bus from Washington St @ Bacon St station to 691 Main St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 58 min. The ride fare is $15.25. The bus and train schedule from New Bedford, MA may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Waltham, MA on the Moovit app.

178min$15.25
Walk to train station
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Bus - 504504
Bus - 553553
Walk to Waltham, MA
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
    #2022 | South Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    South Station
    100 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Otis St @ Summer St
    ID 16535
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Bacon St
    ID 903
    18 min
  • 7
    Bus - 553553
    Wait for bus
    553
    Roberts
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    691 Main St
    ID 88334
    21 min
  • 9
    Walk to Waltham, MA
    Walk to
    Waltham, MA
    180 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from New Bedford, MA to Waltham, MA

The distance between New Bedford, MA and Waltham, MA is approximately 72.77 mi, which can typically be travelled in 178 min. Moovit will show you the directions from New Bedford, MA to Waltham, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Waltham – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from New Bedford, MA to Waltham, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from New Bedford, MA to Waltham, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (New Bedford, MA) and destination (Waltham, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus 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 and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 178 minutes, using Train line FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD, Bus line 504, Bus line 553.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 58 min.

  • Which train line goes from New Bedford, MA to Waltham, MA?

    The FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train line goes from New Bedford station near New Bedford, MA in New Bedford to South Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till South Station station near Waltham, MA.

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

    The total travel time between New Bedford, MA and Waltham, MA by train and bus is about 2 hr 58 min.

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

    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 Waltham, MA?

    Get off the train at the South Station stop, which is closest to Waltham, MA.

  • How much is the train fare from New Bedford, MA to Waltham, MA?

    The ride from New Bedford, MA to Waltham, MA costs $15.25.

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