There are 5 ways to get from Riverside (Station) to South Boston by tram, bus, ferry, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Riverside to Arlingtontram D
41 min$3Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Riverside to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6bus Worcester Line Shuttle
56 min$1–5Ferry
- Take the ferry from Logan Airport Ferry Terminal to Seaportferry Harbor Loop Ferry
45d 14h$3–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverside (Station) to South Bostontaxi 12.3 mi
20 min$40–50Drive 12.3 mi
- Drive from Riverside (Station) to South Bostoncar 12.3 mi
20 min$3–4
Riverside (Station) to South Boston by tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Riverside (Station) to South Boston is to tram which costs $3 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverside (Station) to South Boston is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Riverside 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 56 min.
No, there is no direct ferry from Riverside (Station) to South Boston. However, there are services departing from Logan Airport Ferry Terminal and arriving at Seaport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 days 14h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riverside and arriving at Arlington. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Riverside (Station) and South Boston is 11 miles. The road distance is 12.4 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside (Station) to South Boston without a car is to tram which takes 41 min and costs $3.
The tram from Riverside to Arlington takes 41 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Riverside (Station) to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside (Station) to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.
What companies run services between Riverside (Station), MA, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to Arlington every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 41 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Riverside to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 56 min.
Tram from Riverside to Arlington
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Riverside to South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Ferry from Logan Airport Ferry Terminal to Seaport
- Ave. Duration
- 45d 12h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
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Booking & Getting There
Riverside (Station) to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6.
Riverside (Station) to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Arlington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside (Station) to South Boston is 12 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Riverside (Station) to South Boston.
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