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Journey Information
There are 4 intercity buses per day from New Bedford to Fall River. Traveling by bus from New Bedford to Fall River usually takes around 29 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in 25 minutes.
| Distance | 12 mi (20 km) |
| Shortest duration | 0h 25m |
| Cheapest price | $19.32 |
| Trips per day | 4 |
| Most frequent service | Peter Pan Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
How much is a bus ticket from New Bedford to Fall River?
$20.36 is the average price of a bus ticket from New Bedford to Fall River. This is currently one of the best deals in bus travel. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
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What bus companies travel from New Bedford to Fall River?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from New Bedford to Fall River. Peter Pan Lines connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Lines | 4 | 0h 29m | $20.36 |
Book Peter Pan Lines from New Bedford to Fall River from $19. There are 4 Peter Pan Lines schedules from New Bedford to Fall River and you can expect on average to pay for a Peter Pan Lines ticket to Fall River. In New Bedford, Peter Pan Lines departs to Fall River from SRTA Term - 134 Elm St and 1 other station. In Fall River, Peter Pan Lines arrives at Louis D. Pettine Transportation Center and no other station.
An average trip on Peter Pan Lines from New Bedford to Fall River takes 0 hours and 29 minutes , while the fastest available Peter Pan Lines trip will get you to Fall River in 0 hours and 25 minutes .
On weekends, Peter Pan Lines offers 4 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway trip to Fall River.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 29 minutes to cover the 20 kilometers from New Bedford to Fall River. However, the fastest bus only takes 25 minutes. It's a short trip that goes by very quickly. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
With many people traveling in the middle of the week, Wednesday is the busiest day of the week for bus travel. If you are planning to travel on a Wednesday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
The first bus leaves at 11:00am and the last bus leaves at 7:00pm. To see the times for all buses from New Bedford to Fall River, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in New Bedford?
Main departure station: SRTA Term - 134 Elm St
New Bedford has two bus stations with service to Fall River.
All bus stations in New Bedford:
SRTA Term - 134 Elm St
Park and Ride - Mt Pleasant Street
Where does the bus arrive in Fall River?
Main arrival station: Louis D. Pettine Transportation Center
All buses from New Bedford arrive at one main station in Fall River.
Bus stations in Fall River:
Louis D. Pettine Transportation Center
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