There are 4 ways to get from Natick to South Boston by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Natick Center to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
40 min$3–9Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6bus Worcester Line Shuttle
44 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Natick to South Bostontaxi 16.9 mi
31 min$55–65Drive 16.9 mi
- Drive from Natick to South Bostoncar 16.9 mi
31 min$4–5
Natick to South Boston by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Natick to South Boston is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Natick to South Boston is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $55 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St and arriving at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 station. Services depart three times a day, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Natick Center and arriving at Back Bay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Natick and South Boston is 16 miles. The road distance is 17 miles.
The best way to get from Natick to South Boston without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $3 - $9.
The train from Natick Center to Back Bay takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Natick to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St station.
Natick to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Natick Center station.
The best way to get from Natick to South Boston is to train which takes 40 min and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 44 min.
What companies run services between Natick, MA, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Natick Center to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 44 min.
Train from Natick Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Natick to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6.
Natick to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Natick to South Boston is 17 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Natick to South Boston.
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