There are 3 ways to get from Fall River to Melrose 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 39m$15–24Drive 58.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fall River to Melrosecar 58.7 mi
1h 9m$10–14Bus, line 104 bus
- Take the bus from Fall River to Bostonbus Bz 0302
- Take the bus from Airport to Malden Centerbus 104
3h 52m$17–39
Fall River to Melrose by train, foot, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fall River to Melrose is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Fall River to Melrose is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Fall River to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Main St @ E Emerson St via South Station, Airport and Malden Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Fall River to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Fall River Depot and arriving at Oak Grove via Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Fall River and Melrose is 66 miles. The road distance is 59 miles.
The best way to get from Fall River to Melrose without a car is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $14 - $25.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Fall River to Melrose, including transfers.
Fall River to Melrose bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Fall River to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fall River Depot station.
The best way to get from Fall River to Melrose is to train which takes 2h 39m and costs $14 - $25. Alternatively, you can bus and line 104 bus, which costs $17 - $40 and takes 3h 52m.
What companies run services between Fall River, MA, USA and Melrose, 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 Main St @ E Emerson St via Boston, South Station, Airport, and Malden Center in around 3h 52m.
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 Airport to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Fall River to Melrose bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Fall River to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fall River to Melrose is 59 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Fall River to Melrose.
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