There are 5 ways to get from Coolidge Corner to South Boston by tram, bus (Flixbus), taxi, foot, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Coolidge Corner to Arlingtontram C
20 min$3Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Harvard St @ Shailer St to Nubianbus 66
29 min$1Taxi
- Take the taxi from Coolidge Corner to South Bostontaxi 5 mi
12 min$18–22Walk
- Take the walk from Coolidge Corner to South Bostonwalk 4.6 mi
1h 28mTram, line 9 bus
- Take the tram from Coolidge Corner to Arlingtontram C
- Take the bus from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to W Broadway @ F Stbus 9
40 min$3–7
Coolidge Corner to South Boston by tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Coolidge Corner to South Boston is to bus which costs $1 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from Coolidge Corner to South Boston is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $18 - $22.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harvard St @ Shailer St and arriving at Nubian. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Coolidge Corner and arriving at Arlington. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
The distance between Coolidge Corner and South Boston is 3 miles.
The best way to get from Coolidge Corner to South Boston without a car is to tram which takes 20 min and costs $3.
The tram from Coolidge Corner to Arlington takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Coolidge Corner to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard St @ Shailer St station.
Coolidge Corner to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Coolidge Corner station.
Coolidge Corner to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
What companies run services between Coolidge Corner, MA, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Coolidge Corner to Arlington every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Harvard St @ Shailer St to Nubian every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 29 min. Flixbus USA also services this route twice daily.
Tram from Coolidge Corner to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Coolidge Corner to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Harvard St @ Shailer St to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Arlington St @ Saint James Ave to W Broadway @ F St
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Coolidge Corner to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Arlington station.
Book your Coolidge Corner to South Boston bus tickets online with FlixBus.
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