South Station to Bridgewater State University
The train route from South Station to Bridgewater State University: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
South Station to Bridgewater State University
- Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the Fall River/New Bedford LineFrom South Station, toward Fall River & New Bedford7 stops, about 53 min
- Get off at Bridgewater
- Walk about 9 min to Bridgewater State University
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford to Bridgewater, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 62 minutes. On weekdays Fall River/New Bedford Line trains run about once an hour during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Bridgewater State
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford.
- Ride about 53 min to Bridgewater, with 6 stops on the way.
- Walk about 9 min to Bridgewater State University.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 6:45 am | 11:59 pm | About once an hour | About 62 min |
| Saturday | 6:25 am | 11:50 pm | About every 90 min | About 61 min |
| Sunday | 6:25 am | 11:50 pm | About every 90 min | About 61 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 11:59 pm and gets to Bridgewater State University around 12:59 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:50 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:50 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- 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.
- Bridgewater State has its own Commuter Rail stop on the Middleborough Line, Bridgewater, on campus.
- South Station has the Red Line and Silver Line underground, Commuter Rail and Amtrak on the main concourse, and the intercity bus terminal upstairs next door.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station and Bridgewater) 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 Bridgewater is a Zone 6 fare, $10.50 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.
South Station to Bridgewater State University: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Bridgewater State University by public transit?
Take the Fall River/New Bedford Line toward Fall River & New Bedford to Bridgewater, and walk about 9 min. The trip takes about 62 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to Bridgewater State University?
About 62 minutes on the main route.
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 once an hour on weekdays during the day, about every 90 min on Saturdays and about every 90 min on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from South Station to Bridgewater State University?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 11:59 pm and gets to Bridgewater State University around 12:59 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:50 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:50 pm.
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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: Bridgewater station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 30, 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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