There are 4 ways to get from Salem to Fall River by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Busesbus I-93 Southbound / ...
- Take the bus from Boston to Fall Riverbus Bz 0109 / ...
3h 36m$46–65Drive 82.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Salem to Fall Rivercar 82.5 mi
1h 39m$16–22Bus, train
- Take the bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Busesbus I-93 Southbound / ...
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
3h 39m$42–58Train
- Take the train from Lawrence to Oak Grovetrain Haverhill Line
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River Depottrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
4h 9m$66–88
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Salem to Fall River is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Salem to Fall River is to drive which takes 1h 39m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Salem to Fall River. However, there are services departing from Salem, NH-exit 2 and arriving at Fall River via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Salem to Fall River. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at Fall River Depot via Oak Grove and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
The distance between Salem and Fall River is 106 miles. The road distance is 83 miles.
The best way to get from Salem to Fall River without a car is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Salem to Fall River, including transfers.
Salem to Fall River bus services, operated by Boston Express, depart from Salem, NH-exit 2 station.
Salem to Fall River train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lawrence station.
The best way to get from Salem to Fall River is to bus which takes 3h 36m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Salem, NH, USA and Fall River, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Salem to Fall River via Salem, NH-exit 2, Boston, South Station, and Boston in around 3h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Salem to Fall River Depot via Lawrence, Oak Grove, Oak Grove, Downtown Crossing, and South Station in around 4h 9m.
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
Train from Lawrence to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
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
- Phone
- +1 800-639-8080
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boston Express
Bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
Bus from Salem, NH-exit 2 to Boston South Buses
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–16
- Schedules at
- Boston Express
- 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 Boston Express, arrive at Boston South Buses station.
Salem to Fall River train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salem to Fall River is 83 miles. It takes approximately 1h 39m to drive from Salem to Fall River.
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