Why go
- City in Massachusetts, United States.
- Served by New Bedford Airport (EWB).
History
New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. It is located on the Acushnet River in what is known as the South Coast region, abutting Buzzards Bay. At the 2020 census, New Bedford had a population of 101,079, making it the state's ninth-largest city and the largest of the South Coast region. It is the second-largest city in the Providence metropolitan area and included in the greater Boston combined statistical area.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 3 direct destinations
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 3 routes: Nantucket, Vineyard Haven MA, White Plains
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 4 direct destinations
- Cape Air 9K (CNA) · 4 routes: Boston, Nantucket, New Bedford, White Plains
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is New Bedford Airport (EWB); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: EWB has direct flights to 3 destinations on 1 airline (incl. Nantucket, Vineyard Haven MA, White Plains). By water: 2 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Cuttyhunk Ferry Company, 0.4 mi); routes include Cuttyhunk Island/Gosnold - New Bedford, Quonset Point - Oak Bluffs Martha’s Vineyard, New Bedford - Oak Bluffs.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for New Bedford, Massachusetts. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.