There are 5 ways to get from Bristol to South Station by taxi, train, bus, or car
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Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Bristol to Providencetaxi
- Take the train from Providence to Bostontrain Northeast Regional
1h 14m$57–657Drive 59.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bristol to South Stationcar 59.7 mi
1h 11m$11–16Bus
- Take the bus from Fall River to Boston South Stationbus Providence
2h 12m$49–81Train
- Take the train from Fall River Depot to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
1h 54m$45–59Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Fall River to Bostonbus Bz 0302
2h 19m$49–81
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bristol to South Station is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Bristol to South Station is to drive which takes 1h 11m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from Bristol to South Station station. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Boston South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Bristol to South Station station. However, there are services departing from Fall River Depot and arriving at South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Bristol and South Station is 60 miles. The road distance is 60 miles.
The best way to get from Bristol to South Station without a car is to taxi and train which takes 1h 14m and costs $55 - $700.
It takes approximately 1h 14m to get from Bristol to South Station, including transfers.
Bristol to South Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Bristol to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fall River Depot station.
The best way to get from Bristol to South Station is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs $45 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $60 and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Bristol, RI, USA and South Station, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Fall River to Boston South Station once daily. Tickets cost $15–40 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Fall River Depot to South Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $10–17 and the journey takes 1h 35m.
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $13–29
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $8–14
Train from Fall River Depot to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Providence to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–600
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $10–450
- First Class
- $110–600
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Fall River to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Fall River to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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More Questions & Answers
Bristol to South Station bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston South Station.
Bristol to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bristol to South Station is 60 miles. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Bristol to South Station.
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