There are 4 ways to get from Fall River to Salem 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 54m$14–29Drive 65.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fall River to Salemcar 65.8 mi
1h 21m$12–18Bus, line 450 bus
- Take the bus from Fall River to Bostonbus Bz 0302
- Take the bus from Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Essex St @ Summer Stbus 450
4h 12m$15–29Train, line 455 bus
- Take the train from Fall River Depot to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the bus from Wonderland to Washington St @ New Derby Stbus 450 / ...
3h 21m$15–24
Fall River to Salem by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fall River to Salem is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Fall River to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Fall River to Salem. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Essex St @ Summer St via Devonshire St @ Milk St and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Fall River to Salem. However, there are services departing from Fall River Depot and arriving at Salem via Chelsea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 54m.
The distance between Fall River and Salem is 77 miles. The road distance is 66.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fall River to Salem without a car is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $13 - $30.
It takes approximately 2h 54m to get from Fall River to Salem, including transfers.
Fall River to Salem bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Fall River to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fall River Depot station.
The best way to get from Fall River to Salem is to train which takes 2h 54m and costs $13 - $30. Alternatively, you can bus and line 450 bus, which costs $15 - $30 and takes 4h 12m.
What companies run services between Fall River, MA, USA and Salem, 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 Essex St @ Summer St via Boston, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Congress St @ Haymarket Sta in around 4h 12m.
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
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 Congress St @ Haymarket Sta to Essex St @ Summer St
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Wonderland to Washington St @ New Derby St
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 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 Salem bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Fall River to Salem train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fall River to Salem is 66 miles. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Fall River to Salem.
There are 1232+ hotels available in Salem.









