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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Newport to New Bedford. Traveling by bus from Newport to New Bedford usually takes around 2 hours and 31 minutes, but the fastest Peter Pan Lines bus can make the trip in 2 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 22 mi (35 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 20m |
| Cheapest price | US$18.00 |
| Most frequent service | Peter Pan Lines |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Newport to New Bedford?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Newport to New Bedford. Peter Pan Lines is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Pan Lines | 1 | 2h 31m | US$18.00 |
- Peter Pan Bus Lines is one of the biggest bus carriers in the Northeast region of the United States. Headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, the company offers affordable bus tickets and comfortable bus trips to over a dozen destinations across nine states and the District of Columbia. Peter Pan is known for their reliable bus service and green certified modern coaches that offer amenities such as onboard restrooms, free WiFi, power outlets and extra legroom between seats. Running an average of 1 bus trips every day during the week and 2 trips on weekends, Peter Pan is one of the main bus carriers between Newport and New Bedford, offering bus tickets as low as US$18.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 2 hours and 31 minutes to cover the 35 kilometers from Newport to New Bedford. However, the fastest bus only takes 2 hours and 20 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. 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.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for buses, as many passengers take the bus to New Bedford at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, 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.
There is usually only one bus per day from Newport to New Bedford. It leaves the station in Newport at 16:00 each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
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Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Newport?
Main departure station: Gateway Ctr - 23 America's Cup Ave
Most buses depart from the main station in Newport.
All bus stations in Newport:
Gateway Ctr - 23 America's Cup Ave
Where does the bus arrive in New Bedford?
Main arrival station: SRTA Term - 134 Elm St
All buses from Newport arrive at one main station in New Bedford.
Bus stations in New Bedford:
SRTA Term - 134 Elm St
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