There are 3 ways to get from Fall River to Northampton by bus, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Providence to Springfieldbus Bz 2423
4h 13m$22–44Drive 111.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fall River to Northamptoncar 111.8 mi
2h 8m$21–30Train
- Take the train from Fall River Depot to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
5h 59m$62–103
Fall River to Northampton by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fall River to Northampton is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Fall River to Northampton is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Fall River to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Academy of Music via Providence and Union Station Bay 10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Fall River to Northampton. However, there are services departing from Fall River Depot and arriving at Springfield via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Fall River and Northampton is 127 miles. The road distance is 112.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fall River to Northampton without a car is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Fall River to Northampton, including transfers.
Fall River to Northampton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Providence station.
Fall River to Northampton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fall River Depot station.
The best way to get from Fall River to Northampton is to bus which takes 4h 13m and costs $21 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 5h 59m.
What companies run services between Fall River, MA, USA and Northampton, MA, USA?
Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Providence to Springfield 4 times a week. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fall River Depot to Academy of Music via South Station, Boston, Springfield, and Union Station Bay 10 in around 5h 59m.
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
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Providence to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Fall River to Northampton bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Springfield station.
Fall River to Northampton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fall River to Northampton is 112 miles. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Fall River to Northampton.
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