There are 4 ways to get from Northeastern University to South Boston by tram, subway, bus, 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.
Tram, subway
best- Take the tram from Northeastern University to Park Streettram E
- Take the subway from Park Street to Andrewsubway Red Line
25 min$5Line 47 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ruggles to Broadway Station - Red Linebus 9 / ...
28 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northeastern University to South Bostontaxi 2.6 mi
6 min$10–13Walk
- Take the walk from Northeastern University to South Bostonwalk 2.4 mi
46 min
Northeastern University to South Boston by foot, tram, and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Northeastern University to South Boston is to line 47 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Northeastern University to South Boston is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $10 - $13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ruggles and arriving at Broadway Station - Red Line station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
No, there is no direct train from Northeastern University to South Boston. However, there are services departing from Northeastern University and arriving at Andrew via Park Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Northeastern University and South Boston is 4 miles.
The best way to get from Northeastern University to South Boston without a car is to tram and subway which takes 25 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 25 min to get from Northeastern University to South Boston, including transfers.
Northeastern University to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ruggles station.
Northeastern University to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Northeastern University station.
Northeastern University to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Broadway Station - Red Line.
What companies run services between Northeastern University, MA, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Ruggles to Broadway Station - Red Line every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 23 min.
Tram from Northeastern University to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Park Street to Andrew
- Ave. Duration
- 7 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Ruggles to Broadway Station - Red Line
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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Booking & Getting There
Northeastern University to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
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