There are 5 ways to get from Amherst to Fall River by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Bostonbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
5h 59m$25–46Bus, train via Worcester
cheapest- Take the bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcesterbus B79
- Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain
6h 2m$17–40Train
- Take the train from Springfield to Bostontrain Lake Shore Limited
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
8h$44–90Drive 103.3 mi
- Drive from Amherst to Fall Rivercar 103.3 mi
2h 7m$19–28Bus
- Take the bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Bostonbus FlixBus 2693
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus Boston Airport
6h 9m$30–68
Amherst to Fall River by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Amherst to Fall River is to drive which costs $18 - $28 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Amherst to Fall River is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $18 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Amherst to Fall River. However, there are services departing from Amherst Common and arriving at Fall River via University of Massachusetts Amherst and Boston South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Amherst to Fall River. However, there are services departing from Springfield and arriving at Fall River Depot via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Amherst and Fall River is 147 miles. The road distance is 103.9 miles.
The best way to get from Amherst to Fall River without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 59m and costs $24 - $50.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Amherst to Fall River, including transfers.
Amherst to Fall River bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from University of Massachusetts Amherst station.
Amherst to Fall River train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Springfield station.
The best way to get from Amherst to Fall River is to train which takes 8h and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $70 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Amherst, MA, USA and Fall River, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Amherst Post Office to Fall River Depot via Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Springfield Union Station, Springfield, Boston, and South Station in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Amherst Common to Fall River via Studio Arts Building, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Boston, and Boston South Station in around 6h 9m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $10–17
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $10–17
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $10–17
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Springfield to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from University of Massachusetts Amherst to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $14–27
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 413-781-7882
- Website
- pvta.com
Bus from Amherst Common to Union Station Garage - Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- pvta.com
- Seniors 60+, disabled
- $1
- Child 6-12
- $1
- Adult 13-59
- $2
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Worcester Union Station to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–22
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston South Station to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Amherst to Fall River bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.
Amherst to Fall River train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Amherst to Fall River is 104 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Amherst to Fall River.
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