There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Bristol 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
2h 2m$46–61Drive 57.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Station to Bristolcar 57.8 mi
1h 16m$11–16Bus via Boston
- Take the bus from Boston to Fall Riverbus Bz 0109 / ...
2h 5m$45–80Bus
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall Riverbus Boston Airport
2h 11m$45–85
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Bristol is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 1h 16m.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Bristol is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $10 - $16.
No, there is no direct bus from South Station to Bristol. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Fall River via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from South Station station to Bristol. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Fall River Depot via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between South Station and Bristol is 69 miles. The road distance is 58.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Bristol without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from South Station to Bristol, including transfers.
South Station to Bristol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston station.
South Station to Bristol train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from South Station to Bristol is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus via Boston, which costs $45 - $80 and takes 2h 5m.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Bristol, RI, 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, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston to Fall River twice daily. Tickets cost $14–35 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
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
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston South Station to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–40
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
South Station to Bristol bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Fall River station.
South Station to Bristol train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Fall River Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Bristol is 58 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from South Station to Bristol.
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