There are 4 ways to get from Fall River to Amherst by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Fall River Depot to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
4h 34m$32–61Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Providence to Worcesterbus Bz 2423
- Take the bus from Union Station Garage - Worcester to Amherst Commonbus B79
4h 48m$13–27Drive 94.9 mi
- Drive from Fall River to Amherstcar 94.9 mi
2h 26m$18–25Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Fall River to Bostonbus Bz 0302
- Take the bus from Boston to Amherst Centerbus Ppb 6261 / ...
4h 55m$37–76
Fall River to Amherst by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fall River to Amherst is to bus which costs $13 - $28 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Fall River to Amherst is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct bus from Fall River to Amherst. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Amherst Common via Providence and Union Station Garage - Worcester. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Fall River and Amherst is 152 miles. The road distance is 95.4 miles.
The best way to get from Fall River to Amherst without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 34m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 34m to get from Fall River to Amherst, including transfers.
Fall River to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Fall River to Amherst bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Worcester station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fall River to Amherst is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Fall River to Amherst.
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What companies run services between Fall River, MA, USA and Amherst, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Fall River to Amherst Common via Providence, Worcester, and Union Station Garage - Worcester in around 4h 48m.
Train from Fall River Depot to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- 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 Boston to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Worcester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Fall River to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Amherst Center
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Peter Pan
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