There are 3 ways to get from Fall River to Brighton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fall River Depot to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2h 23m$12–17Drive 50.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fall River to Brightoncar 50.9 mi
1h 7m$9–13Bus, line 501 bus
- Take the bus from Fall River to Bostonbus Bz 0302
- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Washington St @ Foster Stbus 501
3h 42m$15–30
Fall River to Brighton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fall River to Brighton is to drive which costs $9 - $13 and takes 1h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Fall River to Brighton is to drive which takes 1h 7m and costs $9 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Fall River to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Washington St @ Foster St via Otis St @ Summer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Fall River to Brighton. However, there are services departing from Fall River Depot and arriving at Boston Landing via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
The distance between Fall River and Brighton is 62 miles. The road distance is 51.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fall River to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $11 - $18.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Fall River to Brighton, including transfers.
Fall River to Brighton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Fall River to Brighton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fall River Depot station.
The best way to get from Fall River to Brighton is to train which takes 2h 23m and costs $11 - $18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 501 bus, which costs $15 - $30 and takes 3h 42m.
What companies run services between Fall River, MA, USA and Brighton, MA, USA?
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fall River to Washington St @ Foster St via Boston and Otis St @ Summer St in around 3h 42m.
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
Bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Washington St @ Foster St
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Fall River to Brighton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Fall River to Brighton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fall River to Brighton is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 7m to drive from Fall River to Brighton.
There are 121+ hotels available in Brighton.