Seastreak Ferry Terminal at New Bedford

Seastreak Ferry Terminal at New Bedford

49 State Pier - New Bedford, MA 02740

Ticket Office Hours

Mon- Fri: 5:00 AM- 6:00 AM; 1:00 PM- 3:30 PM
Sat- Sun: Closed (open for special event departures)

Port Features
  • Bike Rack
  • Covered Waiting Area
  • Enterprise Rentals
  • Free Daytime Parking
  • Handicap Accessibility
  • Refreshments
  • Restrooms

Additional Port Details

Logistical information to help plan better for your trip

Parking

Dockside Parking*
FREE

*Only available during the winter season (October- March).

Convenient dockside parking is now available at our New Bedford terminal! Day and overnight parking is complimentary through March 31, 2024! After parking your vehicle, you can board the vessel, or wait inside our terminal until the boarding call is made.

Dockside Parking Address
49 State Pier
New Bedford, MA 02740

ENTERPRISE CAR RENTAL

  • Arrangements can be made through Enterprise to drop off or pick-up a car directly at our New Bedford Terminal. For more information, please call Enterprise’s New Bedford Ashley Blvd. location at 508-995-1132.

LOGISTICS

  • The New Bedford terminal is located across the street from a bustling and revitalized downtown with lots of great restaurants and shops for exploring. The terminal is also adjacent to the docks where some of the freshest seafood in America comes into port.

Directions

From Boston and all points North

  • Take I-93 South. Highway forks; stay right. (Note: highway sign reads: “93 South, Dedham-Providence.”)
  • Take Exit 4: Route 24 South. (Note: This is a left lane exit) Distance to next exit 24 Miles.
  • Take Exit 17: Route 140 South/County St. Distance to next exit 19 miles.
  • Take Exit 2A: I-195 East towards Cape Cod. Distance to next exit 1.3 miles.
  • Take Exit 26: Route 18 South/Downtown New Bedford.
  • Take the first left onto Elm Street, then follow the terminal and parking signs.
  • Once on the State Pier, bear to your left and proceed up the ramp to the New Bedford Ferry Terminal. The ticket facility is located inside this terminal building.

From New York and all points South

  • Take I-95 North.
  • Take Exit 36 A: I-195 East towards East Providence/Cape Cod.
  • Take Exit 26: Route 18 South/Downtown New Bedford.
  • Take the first left onto Elm Street, then follow the terminal and parking signs.
  • Once on the State Pier, bear to your left and proceed up the ramp to the New Bedford Ferry Terminal. The ticket facility is located inside this terminal building.

From Connecticut

  • Take I-95 towards I-195.
  • Take Exit 36 A: I-195 East towards East Providence/Cape Cod.
  • Take Exit 26: Route 18 South/Downtown New Bedford.
  • Take the first left onto Elm Street, then follow the terminal and parking signs.
  • Once on the State Pier, bear to your left and proceed up the ramp to the New Bedford Ferry Terminal. The ticket facility is located inside this terminal building.

From Cape Cod

  • Take Route 6 West.
  • Take Route 25 West.
  • Take Exit 1: I-195 West.
  • Take Exit 26: Route 18 South/Downtown New Bedford.
  • Take the first left onto Elm Street, then follow the terminal and parking signs.
  • Once on the State Pier, bear to your left and proceed up the ramp to the New Bedford Ferry Terminal. The ticket facility is located inside this terminal building.

New Bedford Land Connections

Connections from TF Green Airport

  • Yes We Van – Provides direct connection service between the TF Green Airport, Boston and the Seastreak New Bedford Ferry Terminal. Call 1-304-GOBYVAN or visit their website for more information.
  • Enterprise Car Rental – Service is available from the New Bedford Ferry Terminal. Arrangements can be made through Enterprise to drop off or pick-up a car directly at the New Bedford Terminal. For more information, please call Enterprise’s New Bedford Ashley Blvd. location at 508-995-1132. You may also make online reservations with Enterprise.
  • Enterprise Rent A Car is Seastreak’s preferred provider for rental vehicles. Whether you need a car, truck, or van we are your total transportation solution. Please reference Seastreak’s customer number 49B1009 when booking a reservation. Enterprise Rent A Car is located at 430 Ashley Blvd, New Bedford MA 02745. As always, we can “Pick You Up” as well.
  • BlueBIRD Car Service – Provides pick-up & drop-off transportation for TF Green (PVD) and Logan (BOS) airports directly to the New Bedford ferry dock.  Simply call 774-202-5203 for your reservation.

Connections from Providence’s Amtrak Station

  • Yes We Van – Provides direct connection service between the Amtrak station in Providence, RI and the Seastreak New Bedford Ferry Terminal. Call 1-304-GOBYVAN or visit their website for more information.
  • BlueBIRD Car Service – Provides pick-up & drop-off transportation directly to the New Bedford ferry dock.  Simply call 774-202-5203 for your reservation.

Connections via MotoRcoach

  • Megabus – Direct motorcoach service is offered between New York, Newport, or Providence, RI to the Seastreak New Bedford Ferry Terminal. Call 1-877-462-6342 or visit their website for up to date schedule and fares.

Nearby Points of Interest

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Routes on this Port

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Dates
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Events Accessible by this Port

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Location
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Dates
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Location
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Dates
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Saturday, August 5th, 2023
Saturday, August 12th, 2023
Friday, August 18th, 2023
Saturday, August 19th, 2023
Saturday, August 26th, 2023
Saturday, September 2nd, 2023