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Boston to New Bedford by bus

New Bedford lies 81 km (50 mi) south of Boston, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 1 h 42 min including stops, over roughly 99 km (62 mi) of road.

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BostonNew Bedford
CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Population653,833101,079
Elevation38 m (125 ft)15 m (49 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/New_York)UTC-4 (America/New_York)
Postal codes02108–0229802740–02746

Where to book buses from Boston to New Bedford

BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
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Staying in New Bedford

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Common questions

How far is New Bedford from Boston?

81 km (50 mi) in a straight line, south of Boston; by road roughly 99 km (62 mi).

How long does it take to get from Boston to New Bedford by bus?

About 1 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Boston and New Bedford?

No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.