There are 6 ways to get from Long Wharf (Station) to South Station by bus, train, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl4
21 min$1–5Train
- Take the train from Ruggles to South Stationtrain Needham Line / ...
21 min$1–6Line 47 bus, train
- Take the bus from Washington St opp Ruggles St to Rugglesbus 8 / ...
- Take the train from Ruggles to South Stationtrain Needham Line / ...
27 min$3–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Long Wharf (Station) to South Stationtaxi 2.4 mi
6 min$10–13Bus via Washington St @ Melnea Cass Blvd - Silver Line
- Take the bus from Washington St @ Melnea Cass Blvd - Silver Line to Essex St @ Atlantic Avebus Sl4
22 min$1–5Walk
- Take the walk from Long Wharf (Station) to South Stationwalk 2.4 mi
45 min
Long Wharf (Station) to South Station by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Long Wharf (Station) to South Station is to bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 21 min.
The fastest way to get from Long Wharf (Station) to South Station is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $10 - $13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nubian and arriving at Essex St @ Atlantic Ave. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ruggles and arriving at South Station station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.
The distance between Long Wharf (Station) and South Station is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Long Wharf (Station) to South Station without a car is to bus which takes 21 min and costs $1 - $5.
The bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave takes 21 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.
Long Wharf (Station) to South Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Nubian station.
Long Wharf (Station) to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ruggles station.
The best way to get from Long Wharf (Station) to South Station is to bus which takes 21 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $6 and takes 21 min.
What companies run services between Long Wharf (Station), MA, USA and South Station, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Ruggles to South Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 10 min.
Train from Ruggles to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–6
Train from Ruggles to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–6
Bus from Nubian to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Washington St opp Ruggles St to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 5 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Washington St @ Melnea Cass Blvd - Silver Line to Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Long Wharf (Station) to South Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station.
Long Wharf (Station) to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
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