There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Bristol by bus, train, or car
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Line 12 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Ashmont Station IB to North Montello St and Court Stbus 12
- Take the train from Brockton to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 11m$42–60Drive 53.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorchester to Bristolcar 53.7 mi
1h 8m$10–15Train
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 16m$47–64Bus
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus Boston Airport
3h 23m$47–87
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Bristol is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Bristol is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester station to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Boston South Station and arriving at Fall River via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Shawmut and arriving at Fall River Depot via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Dorchester and Bristol is 66 miles. The road distance is 54 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Bristol without a car is to line 12 bus and train which takes 3h 11m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Dorchester to Bristol, including transfers.
Dorchester to Bristol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston South Station.
Dorchester to Bristol train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Bristol is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $90 and takes 3h 23m.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Bristol, RI, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Fall River Depot every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–17 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston South Station to Fall River twice daily. Tickets cost $15–40 and the journey takes 1h 53m.
Train from Brockton to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
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
- Phone
- +1 508 588-1000
- Website
- Brockton Area Transit Authority
Bus from Ashmont Station IB to North Montello St and Court St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Brockton Area Transit Authority
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston South Station to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
Dorchester to Bristol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Fall River station.
Dorchester to Bristol train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fall River Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Bristol is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Dorchester to Bristol.
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