There are 5 ways to get from Fall River to Dorchester by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Fall River Depot to JFK/UMasstrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
1h 23m$10–16Drive 44.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fall River to Dorchestercar 44.7 mi
54 min$9–12Bus
- Take the bus from Fall River to Boston South Stationbus Providence
2h 5m$18–43Taxi
- Take the taxi from Fall River to Dorchestertaxi 44.7 mi
54 min$140–170Bus via Shawmut
- Take the bus from Fall River to Bostonbus Bz 0302
2h 21m$18–38
Fall River to Dorchester by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Fall River to Dorchester is to drive which costs $8 - $12 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Fall River to Dorchester is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $8 - $12.
No, there is no direct bus from Fall River to Dorchester station. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Boston South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Fall River Depot and arriving at JFK/UMass. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Fall River and Dorchester is 55 miles. The road distance is 45 miles.
The best way to get from Fall River to Dorchester without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $10 - $16.
The train from Fall River Depot to JFK/UMass takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs once daily.
Fall River to Dorchester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Fall River to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fall River Depot station.
The best way to get from Fall River to Dorchester is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $10 - $16. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $45 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between Fall River, MA, USA and Dorchester, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Fall River Depot to JFK/UMass once daily. Tickets cost $10–16 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Fall River to Boston South Station once daily. Tickets cost $15–40 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
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
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Fall River to Boston South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Fall River to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $140–170
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More Questions & Answers
Fall River to Dorchester bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston South Station.
Fall River to Dorchester train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at JFK/UMass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fall River to Dorchester is 45 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Fall River to Dorchester.
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