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Bus, line 211 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New Bedfordbus Providence
2. Take the bus from SRTA New Bedford Terminal to Huttleston Ave and Main Stbus 211
1h 36m
$9–35
Drive 32 mi
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1. Drive from Providence to Fairhavencar 32 mi
38 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Providence to Fairhaventaxi 32 mi
38 min
$95–120

Providence to Fairhaven by bus

28Weekly Buses

1h 36mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 37.2 mi
Duration: 1h 36m

What companies run services between Providence, RI, USA and Fairhaven, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Providence Bus Terminal to Huttleston Ave and Main St via SRTA New Bedford Terminal in around 1h 36m.

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Fairhaven(opens in a new window), United States(opens in a new window)

Fairhaven (Massachusett: Sconticut) is a town in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located on the South Coast of Massachusetts where the Acushnet River flows into Buzzards Bay, an arm of the Atlantic Ocean. The town shares a harbor with the city of New Bedford, a place well known for its whaling and fishing heritage; consequently, Fairhaven's history, economy, and culture are closely aligned with those of its larger neighbor. The population of Fairhaven was 15,924 at the time of the 2020 census.

Things to do in Fairhaven

New Bedford Whaling Museum(Opens in a new window)

The New Bedford Whaling Museum is a museum in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States that focuses on the history of the international whaling industry and the "Old Dartmouth" region (now the city of New Bedford and towns of Acushnet, Dartmouth, Fairhaven, and Westport) in the South Coast of Massachusetts. The museum is governed by the Old Dartmouth Historical Society (ODHS), and its collections include over 750,000 items, including 3,000 pieces of scrimshaw and 2,500 logbooks from whaling ships, both of which are the largest collections in the world. The museum's complex consists of several contiguous buildings housing 20 exhibit galleries and occupying an entire city block within the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park.

Buttonwood Park Zoo(Opens in a new window)

The Buttonwood Park Zoo, located in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, is a ten-acre zoo located in the center of Buttonwood Park. It is owned and operated by the City of New Bedford, with the support of the Buttonwood Park Zoological Society.

New Bedford Historic District(Opens in a new window)

The New Bedford Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, west of the community's waterfront. During the 19th century, when the city was the center of the American whaling industry, this was its downtown. After its decline in the early and mid-20th century, through the efforts of local activist groups the district has since been preserved and restored to appear much as it was during that period.

Battleship Cove(Opens in a new window)

Battleship Cove is a nonprofit maritime museum and war memorial in Fall River, Massachusetts. Featuring the world's largest collection of World War II naval vessels, it is home to the highly decorated battleship. It is located at the heart of the waterfront at the confluence of the Taunton River and Mount Hope Bay and lies partially beneath the Braga Bridge and adjacent to Fall River Heritage State Park.

Places to stay in Fairhaven

Hampton Inn New Bedford/Fairhaven(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott New Bedford(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Delano Homestead Bed and Breakfast(Opens in a new window)

9.8Exceptional

Seaport Resort and Marina(Opens in a new window)

7.4Good

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