With a population of 16,453, Fairhaven is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. Fairhaven deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
If you’re looking for affordable options, BOCCA (100 Alden Rd) and Olivia’s (1 Middle St) are great picks.
When flying to Fairhaven, you’ll arrive at New Bedford Regional (EWB), which is located 4 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Fairhaven departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Fairhaven, followed by Acela. The train journey from Fairhaven to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.
Another option to get to Fairhaven is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 171 miles from Fairhaven. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Fairhaven, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Fairhaven takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Fairhaven (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Fairhaven, while also 29% cheaper than other types, on average.