There are 3 ways to get from Fall River to Newton by train, tram, bus, or car
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Fall River to Newton by train, foot, and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fall River to Newton is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h.
The fastest way to get from Fall River to Newton is to drive which takes 1h and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Fall River to Newton. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Washington St @ Bacon St via Otis St @ Summer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Fall River to Newton. However, there are services departing from Fall River Depot and arriving at Newton Centre via Boylston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Fall River and Newton is 65 miles. The road distance is 52.1 miles.
The best way to get from Fall River to Newton without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 27m and costs $13 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Fall River to Newton, including transfers.
Fall River to Newton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Fall River to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fall River Depot station.
Fall River to Newton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
What companies run services between Fall River, MA, USA and Newton, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Fall River to Boston once daily. Tickets cost $14–25 and the journey takes 1h 55m.
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
Tram from Boylston to Newton Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Fall River to Newton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fall River to Newton is 52 miles. It takes approximately 1h to drive from Fall River to Newton.
There are 1702+ hotels available in Newton.