There are 4 ways to get from Dorchester to Fall River by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Fall Riverbus Bz 0109 / ...
2h 56m$15–26Drive 44.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Dorchester to Fall Rivercar 44.4 mi
54 min$9–12Train
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2h 57m$12–19Taxi
- Take the taxi from Dorchester to Fall Rivertaxi 44.4 mi
54 min$140–170
Dorchester to Fall River by subway, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dorchester to Fall River is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Dorchester to Fall River is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorchester to Fall River. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Fall River via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorchester to Fall River. However, there are services departing from Shawmut and arriving at Fall River Depot via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 57m.
The distance between Dorchester and Fall River is 74 miles. The road distance is 44.7 miles.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Fall River without a car is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs $15 - $27.
It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Dorchester to Fall River, including transfers.
Dorchester to Fall River bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
Dorchester to Fall River train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Dorchester to Fall River is to bus which takes 2h 56m and costs $15 - $27. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $12 - $20 and takes 2h 57m.
What companies run services between Dorchester, MA, USA and Fall River, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston to Fall River twice daily. Tickets cost $13–24 and the journey takes 1h 40m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from South Station to Fall River Depot every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–17 and the journey takes 1h 43m.
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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–24
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Dorchester to Fall River bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Fall River station.
Dorchester to Fall River train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fall River Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorchester to Fall River is 45 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Dorchester to Fall River.
There are 114+ hotels available in Fall River.





