There are 6 ways to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to South Station by train, bus, taxi, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from Forest Hills to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line / ...
16 min$1–7Line 39 bus
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Milk St @ Devonshire Stbus 39
39 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to South Stationtaxi 5.3 mi
13 min$19–23Drive 5.3 mi
- Drive from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to South Stationcar 5.3 mi
13 min$1–2Subway
- Take the subway from Forest Hills to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
24 min$3Line 42 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Nubianbus 42
- Take the bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl4
46 min$2–4
Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to South Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to South Station is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to South Station is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $19 - $23.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Milk St @ Devonshire St. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Forest Hills and arriving at South Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
The distance between Forest Hills Station (MBTA) and South Station is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.4 miles.
The best way to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to South Station without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs $1 - $7.
The train from Forest Hills to South Station takes 16 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to South Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
The best way to get from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to South Station is to train which takes 16 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 39 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 39 min.
What companies run services between Forest Hills Station (MBTA), MA, USA and South Station, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Forest Hills to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Forest Hills to Milk St @ Devonshire St 6 times a week. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 30 min.
Train from Forest Hills to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Subway from Forest Hills to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Forest Hills to Milk St @ Devonshire St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Forest Hills to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- 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
Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to South Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Milk St @ Devonshire St station.
Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to South Station is 5 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Forest Hills Station (MBTA) to South Station.
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