There are 4 ways to get from Fall River to Watertown by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Fall River Depot to JFK/UMasstrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2h 11m$14–24Drive 53.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Fall River to Watertowncar 53.9 mi
1h 6m$10–14Bus
- Take the bus from Fall River to Bostonbus Bz 0302
3h 1m$15–29Train via South Station
- Take the train from Fall River Depot to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
2h 16m$15–24
Fall River to Watertown by train, subway, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fall River to Watertown is to drive which costs $9 - $14 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Fall River to Watertown is to drive which takes 1h 6m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Fall River to Watertown. However, there are services departing from Fall River and arriving at Galen St @ Water St via Otis St @ Summer St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Fall River to Watertown. However, there are services departing from Fall River Depot and arriving at Harvard via JFK/UMass. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
The distance between Fall River and Watertown is 64 miles. The road distance is 54.2 miles.
The best way to get from Fall River to Watertown without a car is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $14 - $24.
It takes approximately 2h 11m to get from Fall River to Watertown, including transfers.
Fall River to Watertown bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Fall River station.
Fall River to Watertown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Fall River Depot station.
The best way to get from Fall River to Watertown is to train which takes 2h 11m and costs $14 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $30 and takes 3h 1m.
What companies run services between Fall River, MA, USA and Watertown, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Fall River Depot to JFK/UMass once daily. Tickets cost $10–16 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, 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 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
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 Watertown bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Boston station.
Fall River to Watertown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at JFK/UMass station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fall River to Watertown is 54 miles. It takes approximately 1h 6m to drive from Fall River to Watertown.
There are 1705+ hotels available in Watertown.