There are 4 ways to get from Fall River to Somerville by train, subway, bus, 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.
Train, subway
best- Take the train from Fall River Depot to JFK/UMasstrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the subway from JFK/UMass to Portersubway Red Line
1h 49m$13–19Drive 54.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fall River to Somervillecar 54.2 mi
1h 4m$10–15Bus
- Take the bus from Fall River to Bostonbus Bz 0302
2h 43m$15–29Train
- Take the train from Fall River Depot to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
1h 54m$14–19
Fall River to Somerville by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fall River to Somerville is to drive which costs $9 - $15 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Fall River to Somerville is to drive which takes 1h 4m and costs $9 - $15.
No, there is no direct bus from Fall River to Somerville. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Sullivan Square via Devonshire St @ Milk St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Fall River to Somerville. However, there are services departing from Fall River Depot and arriving at Porter via JFK/UMass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 49m.
The distance between Fall River and Somerville is 62 miles. The road distance is 54.5 miles.
The best way to get from Fall River to Somerville without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 49m and costs $13 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Fall River to Somerville, including transfers.
Fall River to Somerville bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Fall River to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fall River Depot station.
The best way to get from Fall River to Somerville is to bus which takes 2h 43m and costs $15 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 54m.
What companies run services between Fall River, MA, USA and Somerville, 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. Alternatively, 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.
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
Subway from JFK/UMass to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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
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Booking & Getting There
Fall River to Somerville bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Fall River to Somerville train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at JFK/UMass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fall River to Somerville is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 4m to drive from Fall River to Somerville.
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