There are 3 ways to get from Salem to Fall River by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 35m$13–30Drive 64.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Fall Rivercar 64.1 mi
1h 25m$12–17Line 450 bus, bus
- Take the bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Stabus 450
- Take the bus from Boston to Fall Riverbus Bz 0109 / ...
4h 19m$17–33
Salem to Fall River by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Fall River is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Fall River is to drive which takes 1h 25m and costs $11 - $17.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Fall River. However, there are services departing from North St @ Essex St and arriving at Fall River via Congress St @ Sudbury St and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Fall River. However, there are services departing from Salem and arriving at Fall River Depot via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Salem and Fall River is 77 miles. The road distance is 64.5 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Fall River without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $13 - $30.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Salem to Fall River, including transfers.
Salem to Fall River bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from North St @ Essex St station.
Salem to Fall River train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Salem to Fall River is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs $13 - $30. Alternatively, you can line 450 bus and bus, which costs $16 - $35 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Salem, MA, USA and Fall River, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Fall River Depot every 3 hours. Tickets cost $10–17 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from North St @ Essex St to Fall River via Congress St @ Haymarket Sta, Congress St @ Sudbury St, Devonshire St @ Milk St, and Boston in around 4h 19m.
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $10–17
Bus from North St @ Essex St to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Salem to Fall River bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station.
Salem to Fall River train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fall River Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Fall River is 64 miles. It takes approximately 1h 25m to drive from Salem to Fall River.
There are 79+ hotels available in Fall River.









