There are 4 ways to get from Fall River to Acton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fall River Depot to JFK/UMasstrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from Porter to South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
3h 17m$27–42Drive 68.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fall River to Actoncar 68.3 mi
1h 25m$13–18Bus
- Take the bus from Fall River to Bostonbus Bz 0302
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus Acton/Concord Commuter
4h 42m$27–42Train, bus
- Take the train from Fall River Depot to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus Acton/Concord Commuter
3h 57m$24–30
Fall River to Acton by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fall River to Acton is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Fall River to Acton is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Fall River to Acton. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A via Otis St @ Summer St and Boston, MA - Copley Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Fall River to Acton. However, there are services departing from Fall River Depot and arriving at South Acton via JFK/UMass and Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
The distance between Fall River and Acton is 86 miles. The road distance is 68.7 miles.
The best way to get from Fall River to Acton without a car is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $27 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Fall River to Acton, including transfers.
Fall River to Acton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Fall River to Acton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fall River Depot station.
The best way to get from Fall River to Acton is to train which takes 3h 17m and costs $27 - $45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $45 and takes 4h 42m.
What companies run services between Fall River, MA, USA and Acton, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Fall River Depot to Acton via JFK/UMass, JFK/UMass, Porter, Porter, and South Acton in around 3h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fall River to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A via Boston, Otis St @ Summer St, Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St, and Boston, MA - Copley Square in around 4h 42m.
Train from Fall River Depot to JFK/UMass
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–16
Train from Porter to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Fall River to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Phone
- +1 617 268 8890
- [email protected]
- Website
- yankeeline.us
Bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12
- Book at
- Yankee line
Bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12
- Book at
- Yankee line
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Fall River to Acton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Fall River to Acton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at JFK/UMass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fall River to Acton is 69 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Fall River to Acton.
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