South Station to New Bedford Whaling Museum
How to get from South Station to New Bedford Whaling Museum on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
South Station to New Bedford Whaling Museum
- Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the Fall River/New Bedford LineFrom South Station, toward 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
- Walk about 16 min to New Bedford Whaling Museum
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford to East Taunton, then the Fall River/New Bedford Line to New Bedford, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 124 minutes (123-127 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Fall River/New Bedford Line trains run about every 90 min during the day.
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Step by step
- At South Station, take 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.
- Walk about 16 min to New Bedford Whaling Museum.
Other ways to go
- Take the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward New Bedford & Fall River to New Bedford, and walk about 16 min: about 121 min.
- Take the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford to East Taunton, the Fall River/New Bedford Line to New Bedford, then the SRTA Fairhaven bus to SRTA New Bedford Terminal, and walk about 5 min: about 128 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 | 6:25 am | 11:59 pm | About every 90 min | About 124 min |
| Saturday | 6:25 am | 11:50 pm | About every 2 hours | About 124 min |
| Sunday | 6:25 am | 11:50 pm | About every 2 hours | About 124 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves South Station, 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 South Station at 11:59 pm and gets to New Bedford Whaling Museum around 1:54 am, using Fall River/New Bedford Line. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:50 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:50 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 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 East Taunton. You don't leave the station. Follow the signs for Fall River/New Bedford Line.
- The Whaling Museum is on Johnny Cake Hill in the New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park, downtown.
- South Station has the Red Line and Silver Line underground, Commuter Rail and Amtrak on the main concourse, and the intercity bus terminal upstairs next door.
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
- 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.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
South Station to New Bedford Whaling Museum: common questions
How do I get from South Station to New Bedford Whaling Museum by public transit?
Take the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford to East Taunton, then the Fall River/New Bedford Line to New Bedford, and walk about 16 min. The trip takes about 124 minutes (123-127 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to New Bedford Whaling Museum?
About 124 minutes on the main route, or 123-127 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at East Taunton. Take the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford to East Taunton, then the Fall River/New Bedford Line to New Bedford, and walk about 16 min.
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 South Station to New Bedford Whaling Museum?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 11:59 pm and gets to New Bedford Whaling Museum around 1:54 am, using Fall River/New Bedford Line. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:50 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:50 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: Fall River/New Bedford Line timetable
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: East Taunton station
- MBTA: New Bedford station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 30, 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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