Boston to Fall River
How to get from Boston to Fall River on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Quick answer: Take the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford to Fall River Depot. The trip takes about 103 minutes (100-106 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Fall River/New Bedford Line trains run about every 90 min during the day.
Get the live route from Boston to Fall River
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford.
- Ride about 103 min to Fall River Depot, with 10 stops on the way.
Other ways to go
- Take the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward New Bedford & Fall River to East Taunton, then the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River to Fall River Depot: about 107 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 6:45 am | 10:35 pm | About every 90 min | About 103 min |
| Saturday | 9:35 am | 10:10 pm | About every 2 hours | About 102 min |
| Sunday | 9:35 am | 10:10 pm | About every 2 hours | About 102 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves South Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Fall River/New Bedford Line trains.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 10:35 pm and gets to Fall River around 12:14 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 10:10 pm, and on Sunday nights at 10:10 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Check the destination on the train. South Station also has trains to New Bedford on this line, and they don't go to Fall River Depot.
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Fall River & New Bedford on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station and Fall River Depot) as accessible. South Station has 9 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Commuter Rail. South Station to Fall River Depot is a Zone 8 fare, $12.25 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
- Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Boston to Fall River: common questions
How do I get from Boston to Fall River by public transit?
Take the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford to Fall River Depot. The trip takes about 103 minutes (100-106 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Boston to Fall River?
About 103 minutes on the main route, or 100-106 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Fall River/New Bedford Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Fall River/New Bedford Line trains run?
About every 90 min on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 2 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston to Fall River?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 10:35 pm and gets to Fall River around 12:14 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 10:10 pm, and on Sunday nights at 10:10 pm.
Related routes
- Last train from Fall River to Boston
- Boston to New Bedford
- Boston to Attleboro
- Boston to TF Green Airport
- Never miss your stop (guide)
Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Fall River/New Bedford Line timetable
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Fall River Depot station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 29, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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