Transportation Ideally situated at the intersection of Interstate 195 and Routes 24 and 79, the Fall River Area boasts an enviable accessibility to travel destinations in all of New England and the Northeast. It is 50 miles south of Boston and 17 miles east of Providence, Rhode Island. The excellent highway system that intersects Fall River allows for easy travel into and away from the area. The Authority is constantly evaluating its services so as to meet the needs of all recreational travelers, shoppers and commuters.
Bus transportation is provided to connect to major Northeast cities.
Rail freight delivery is available at several industrial sites. Passenger service is available in nearby Providence and Attleboro, and the restoration of commuter rail service to Boston is currently under consideration. Air passenger service is only 30 minutes away at Warwick, Rhode Island's T.F. Green Airport , and Boston's Logan International Airport is only 50 miles away. The New Bedford Regional Airport is less than 15 minutes away. Air freight service is available at all nearby airports.