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Bus via SRTA Fall River Terminal
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1. Take the bus from Exchange Terrace to Pettine Transit Center24L
2. Take the bus from SRTA Fall River Terminal to SRTA New Bedford Terminal9
1h 41m
$5–31
Drive 31.9 mi
1. Drive from Providence to Fairhaven31.9 mi
37 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Providence to Fairhaven31.9 mi
37 min
$95–120
Bus
1. Take the bus from Providence Bus Terminal to New BedfordProvidence
2h 46m
$7–62

Rhode Island to Fairhaven by bus

30Weekly Buses

1h 41mAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Distance: 31.8 mi
Duration: 1h 41m

What companies run services between Rhode Island, USA and Fairhaven, MA, USA?

You can take a bus from Exchange Terrace to Purchase St and Hillman St via SRTA Fall River Terminal and SRTA New Bedford Terminal in around 1h 41m.

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Fairhaven, 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)

8.5Very Good

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

8.9Fabulous

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

9.8Exceptional

New Bedford Harbor Hotel, an Ascend Collection Hotel(Opens in a new window)

7.5Good

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