There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Fairhaven by train, bus, or car
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Boston to Fairhaven by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Fairhaven is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Fairhaven is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Fairhaven. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Huttleston Ave and Main St via SRTA New Bedford Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Fairhaven. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at New Bedford via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Boston and Fairhaven is 61 miles. The road distance is 55.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Fairhaven without a car is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $13 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Boston to Fairhaven, including transfers.
Boston to Fairhaven bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Fairhaven train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Fairhaven is to train which takes 1h 49m and costs $13 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $13 - $22 and takes 2h 1m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Fairhaven, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to New Bedford every 4 hours. Tickets cost $11–17 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston to New Bedford twice daily. Tickets cost $11–20 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
Train from South Station to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $11–17
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to New Bedford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–20
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Fairhaven bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New Bedford station.
Boston to Fairhaven train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at New Bedford station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Fairhaven is 56 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Boston to Fairhaven.
There are 92+ hotels available in Fairhaven.