There are 4 ways to get from Acton to Fall River by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from South Acton to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 47m$28–43Drive 69.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Acton to Fall Rivercar 69.4 mi
1h 22m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus Acton/Concord Commuter
- Take the bus from Boston to Fall Riverbus Bz 0109 / ...
4h 16m$27–41Bus, train
- Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus Acton/Concord Commuter
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
4h 1m$22–29
Acton to Fall River by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Acton to Fall River is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Acton to Fall River is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Acton to Fall River. However, there are services departing from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A and arriving at Fall River via Stuart St @ Dartmouth St and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Acton to Fall River. However, there are services departing from South Acton and arriving at Fall River Depot via Porter and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Acton and Fall River is 86 miles. The road distance is 69.8 miles.
The best way to get from Acton to Fall River without a car is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Acton to Fall River, including transfers.
Acton to Fall River bus services, operated by Yankee Line, depart from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A station.
Acton to Fall River train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Acton station.
The best way to get from Acton to Fall River is to train which takes 3h 47m and costs $27 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 4h 16m.
What companies run services between Acton, MA, USA and Fall River, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Acton to Fall River Depot via South Acton, Porter, Porter, South Station, and South Station in around 3h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Fall River via Boston, MA - Copley Square, Stuart St @ Dartmouth St, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and Boston in around 4h 16m.
Train from South Acton to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–11
- Phone
- +1 617 268 8890
- [email protected]
- Website
- yankeeline.us
Bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12
- Book at
- Yankee line
Bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12
- Book at
- Yankee line
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Acton to Fall River bus services, operated by Yankee Line, arrive at Boston, MA - Copley Square station.
Acton to Fall River train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Acton to Fall River is 70 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Acton to Fall River.
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