There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Plymouth by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr.bus Hyannis - South Shore to Logan Airport
55 min$18–24Train
cheapest- Take the train from South Station to Kingstontrain Kingston Line
1h 1m$6–13Drive 38.9 mi
- Drive from Boston to Plymouthcar 38.9 mi
49 min$8–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Plymouthtaxi 38.9 mi
49 min$130–170
Boston to Plymouth by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Plymouth is to drive which costs $7 - $11 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Plymouth is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $7 - $11.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston South Buses and arriving at Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr.. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Kingston. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 1m.
The distance between Boston and Plymouth is 41 miles. The road distance is 39.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Plymouth without a car is to bus which takes 55 min and costs $18 - $24.
The bus from Boston, South Station to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. takes 55 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Boston to Plymouth bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, depart from Boston South Buses station.
Boston to Plymouth train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Plymouth is to bus which takes 55 min and costs $18 - $24. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $13 and takes 1h 1m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Plymouth, MA, USA?
Plymouth & Brockton operates a bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. hourly. Tickets cost $18–24 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from South Station to Kingston every 3 hours. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 1h 1m.
Train from South Station to Kingston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–13
- Phone
- +1 (508) 746-0378
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
Bus from Boston South Buses to Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $18–24
- Website
- Plymouth & Brockton
- One Way - Adult
- $18–24
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Plymouth bus services, operated by Plymouth & Brockton, arrive at Park & Ride Lot, Ex 13 Info. Ctr. station.
Boston to Plymouth train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Kingston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Plymouth is 39 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Boston to Plymouth.
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