Logan Airport to New Bedford
How to get from Logan Airport to New Bedford on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Logan Airport to New Bedford
- Silver Line SL1
- Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the Silver Line SL1From the arrivals level at your terminal6 stops, about 21 min
- Change at South Station
- Take the Fall River/New Bedford LineToward Fall River & New Bedford9 stops, about 76 min
- At East Taunton, continue on the Fall River/New Bedford LineListen for the conductor's announcementToward New Bedford2 stops, about 25 min
- Get off at New Bedford
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford to East Taunton, then the Fall River/New Bedford Line to New Bedford. The trip takes about 146 minutes (141-150 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Fall River/New Bedford Line trains run about every 90 min during the day.
Get the live route from Logan Airport to New Bedford
Step by step
- At your terminal, follow the signs to the arrivals level and find the stop for the Silver Line SL1 at the curb. The SL1 stops at Terminals A, B, C and E.
- Board the Silver Line SL1.
- Ride 6 stops, about 21 min. Get off at South Station, the stop after Courthouse.
- At South Station, change to the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford.
- Ride about 76 min to East Taunton, with 8 stops on the way.
- At East Taunton, listen for the conductor's announcement and continue on the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward New Bedford.
- Ride about 25 min to New Bedford, with 1 stop on the way.
Other ways to go
- Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, then the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward New Bedford & Fall River to New Bedford: about 142 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 6:10 am | 11:30 pm | About every 90 min | About 146 min |
| Saturday | 5:59 am | 11:17 pm | About every 2 hours | About 146 min |
| Sunday | 5:48 am | 11:12 pm | About every 2 hours | About 146 min |
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves the airport, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Fall River/New Bedford Line trains (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 11:30 pm and gets to New Bedford around 1:40 am, using Plymouth & Brockton bus and Fall River/New Bedford Line. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:17 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:12 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Check the sign on the bus. Some the Silver Line SL1 trips from Terminal C - Arrivals Level end early or go another way (South Station) and don't reach South Station.
- Check the destination on the train. East Taunton also has trains to Fall River on this line, and they don't go to New Bedford.
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Fall River & New Bedford on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- Changing at South Station. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Fall River/New Bedford Line.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station, East Taunton and New Bedford) as accessible. South Station has 9 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Silver Line SL1. Free from the airport, per the MBTA, and the change to the Red Line at South Station is free too.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- Commuter Rail. South Station to East Taunton is a Zone 8 fare, $12.25 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
- Commuter Rail. East Taunton to New Bedford is a Interzone 1 fare, $2.75 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
- Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets. A Commuter Rail ticket doesn't cover the subway part of the trip.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Logan Airport to New Bedford: common questions
How do I get from Logan Airport to New Bedford by public transit?
Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford to East Taunton, then the Fall River/New Bedford Line to New Bedford. The trip takes about 146 minutes (141-150 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Logan Airport to New Bedford?
About 146 minutes on the main route, or 141-150 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, 2 times: at South Station and East Taunton. Take the Silver Line SL1 to South Station from the arrivals level, the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford to East Taunton, then the Fall River/New Bedford Line to New Bedford.
How often do Fall River/New Bedford Line trains run?
About every 90 min on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 2 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Logan Airport to New Bedford?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the airport at 11:30 pm and gets to New Bedford around 1:40 am, using Plymouth & Brockton bus and Fall River/New Bedford Line. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:17 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:12 pm.
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Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Silver Line SL1
- MBTA: Fall River/New Bedford Line timetable
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: East Taunton station
- MBTA: New Bedford station
- MBTA: Logan Airport destination page
- Massport: public transportation to and from Logan
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 29, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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