There are 3 ways to get from Lincoln Station (MBTA) to South Station by train, subway, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Lincoln to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the subway from Porter to South Stationsubway Red Line
45 min$5–11Drive 16.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lincoln Station (MBTA) to South Stationcar 16.8 mi
27 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lincoln Station (MBTA) to South Stationtaxi 16.8 mi
27 min$50–65
Lincoln Station (MBTA) to South Station by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lincoln Station (MBTA) to South Station is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 27 min.
The fastest way to get from Lincoln Station (MBTA) to South Station is to taxi which takes 27 min and costs $50 - $65.
No, there is no direct train from Lincoln Station (MBTA) to South Station station. However, there are services departing from Lincoln and arriving at South Station via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Lincoln Station (MBTA) and South Station is 18 miles. The road distance is 16.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lincoln Station (MBTA) to South Station without a car is to train and subway which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $11.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Lincoln Station (MBTA) to South Station, including transfers.
Lincoln Station (MBTA) to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lincoln station.
Lincoln Station (MBTA) to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lincoln Station (MBTA) to South Station is 17 miles. It takes approximately 27 min to drive from Lincoln Station (MBTA) to South Station.
There are 1766+ hotels available in South Station.
What companies run services between Lincoln Station (MBTA), MA, USA and South Station, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lincoln Station (MBTA) to South Station. However, you can take the train to Porter, walk to Porter, then take the subway to South Station. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to South Station.
Train from Lincoln to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Subway from Porter to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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