There are 4 ways to get from McLean Hospital to South Station (subway) by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Waverley to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the subway from Porter to South Stationsubway Red Line
38 min$4–9Drive 9.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from McLean Hospital to South Station (subway)car 9.8 mi
15 min$2–3Line 73 bus, subway
- Take the bus from Trapelo Rd @ Church St to Harvardbus 73
- Take the subway from Harvard to South Stationsubway Red Line
46 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from McLean Hospital to South Station (subway)taxi 9.8 mi
15 min$30–40
McLean Hospital to South Station (subway) by foot, train, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McLean Hospital to South Station (subway) is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from McLean Hospital to South Station (subway) is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from McLean Hospital to South Station (subway) station. However, there are services departing from Waverley and arriving at South Station via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between McLean Hospital and South Station (subway) is 9 miles. The road distance is 9.9 miles.
The best way to get from McLean Hospital to South Station (subway) without a car is to train and subway which takes 38 min and costs $3 - $10.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from McLean Hospital to South Station (subway), including transfers.
McLean Hospital to South Station (subway) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Waverley station.
McLean Hospital to South Station (subway) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between McLean Hospital to South Station (subway) is 10 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from McLean Hospital to South Station (subway).
There are 1475+ hotels available in South Station (subway).
What companies run services between McLean Hospital, MA, USA and South Station (subway), MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from McLean Hospital to South Station (subway). However, you can walk to Waverley, take the train to Porter, walk to Porter, then take the subway to South Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from McLean Hospital to South Station via Trapelo Rd @ Church St, Harvard, and Harvard in around 46 min.
Train from Waverley to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
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
Subway from Harvard to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Trapelo Rd @ Church St to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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