There are 4 ways to get from Chestnut Hill to South Station by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Chestnut Hill to Boylstontram D
42 min$3Line 60 bus, line 66 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boylston St @ Hammond St to Washington St @ Walnut Stbus 60
- Take the bus from Washington St @ Walnut St to Nubianbus 66
- Take the bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl4
1h 4m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chestnut Hill to South Stationtaxi 6.7 mi
15 min$23–28Drive 6.7 mi
- Drive from Chestnut Hill to South Stationcar 6.7 mi
15 min$2
Chestnut Hill to South Station by tram and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chestnut Hill to South Station is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Chestnut Hill to South Station is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $23 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Chestnut Hill to South Station. However, there are services departing from Boylston St @ Hammond St and arriving at Essex St @ Atlantic Ave via Washington St @ Walnut St and Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 4m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Chestnut Hill and arriving at Boylston. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
The distance between Chestnut Hill and South Station is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.8 miles.
The best way to get from Chestnut Hill to South Station without a car is to tram which takes 42 min and costs $3.
The tram from Chestnut Hill to Boylston takes 30 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Chestnut Hill to South Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boylston St @ Hammond St station.
Chestnut Hill to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chestnut Hill station.
Chestnut Hill to South Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ Walnut St station.
What companies run services between Chestnut Hill, MA, USA and South Station, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Chestnut Hill to Boylston every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 30 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boylston St @ Hammond St to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave via Washington St @ Walnut St and Nubian in around 1h 4m.
Tram from Chestnut Hill to Boylston
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Boylston St @ Hammond St to Washington St @ Walnut St
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Washington St @ Walnut St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Chestnut Hill to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boylston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chestnut Hill to South Station is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Chestnut Hill to South Station.
There are 1468+ hotels available in South Station.

