There are 4 ways to get from Needham to Fall River by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Needham Center to South StationNeedham Line
- Take the train from South Station to Fall River DepotFall River/New Bedford Line
3h 16m$7–19Bus
- Take the bus from Boston South Station to Fall RiverBoston Airport
4h 15m$13–49Drive 48 mi
- Drive from Needham to Fall River48 mi
54 min$9–13Taxi
- Take the taxi from Needham to Fall River48 mi
54 min$150–180
Needham to Fall River by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Needham to Fall River is to drive which costs $8 - $13 and takes 54 min.
The fastest way to get from Needham to Fall River is to drive which takes 54 min and costs $8 - $13.
No, there is no direct bus from Needham to Fall River. However, there are services departing from Highland Ave @ May St and arriving at Fall River via Technology Way @ Watertown Yard and Boston South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Needham to Fall River. However, there are services departing from Needham Center and arriving at Fall River Depot via South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Needham and Fall River is 70 miles. The road distance is 48.3 miles.
The best way to get from Needham to Fall River without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $7 - $19.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Needham to Fall River, including transfers.
Needham to Fall River bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Boston South Station.
Needham to Fall River train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Needham Center station.
The best way to get from Needham to Fall River is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs $7 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $50 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Needham, MA, USA and Fall River, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Needham Center to Fall River Depot via South Station in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, Peter Pan Bus Lines operates a bus from Boston South Station to Fall River twice daily. Tickets cost $10–40 and the journey takes 1h 53m.
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- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from Needham Center to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–8
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–8
Train from South Station to Fall River Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $4–11
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- peterpanbus.com
Bus from Boston South Station to Fall River
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–40
- Website
- https://peterpanbus.com
- Adult
- $10–40
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $150–180
Boston Taxis & Vans
- Phone
- +1 617-410-7500
- Website
- boston-taxis.com
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Airport Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-576-9800
- Website
- bostonairportcab.com
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
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More Questions & Answers
Needham to Fall River bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at Fall River station.
Needham to Fall River train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Needham to Fall River is 48 miles. It takes approximately 54 min to drive from Needham to Fall River.
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