What is the cheapest way to get from South Boston to Boston Common?

The cheapest way to get from South Boston to Boston Common is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Boston to Boston Common?

The fastest way to get from South Boston to Boston Common is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $9 - $12.

Is there a direct bus between South Boston and Boston Common?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St and arriving at Washington St @ Essex St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between South Boston and Boston Common?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Andrew and arriving at Park Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

How far is it from South Boston to Boston Common?

The distance between South Boston and Boston Common is 2 miles.

How do I travel from South Boston to Boston Common without a car?

The best way to get from South Boston to Boston Common without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from South Boston to Boston Common?

The subway from Andrew to Park Street takes 7 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the South Boston to Boston Common bus from?

South Boston to Boston Common bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from 180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St station.

Where do I catch the South Boston to Boston Common train from?

South Boston to Boston Common train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Andrew station.

Where does the South Boston to Boston Common bus arrive?

South Boston to Boston Common bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ Essex St station.

Where does the South Boston to Boston Common train arrive?

South Boston to Boston Common train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.

Where can I stay near Boston Common?

There are 1761+ hotels available in Boston Common.

South Boston to Boston Common - 4 ways to travel via subway, and line 11 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from South Boston to Boston Common by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Andrew to Park Streetsubway Red Line
10 min
$3
Line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St to Washington St @ Essex Stbus 11
24 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Boston to Boston Commontaxi 2.3 mi
5 min
$9–12
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Boston to Boston Commonwalk 2.1 mi
41 min

South Boston to Boston Common by subway and foot

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Distance: 2.3 mi
Duration: 10 min

What companies run services between South Boston, MA, USA and Boston Common, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Andrew to Park Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from 180 Dorchester St opp W 7th St to Washington St @ Essex St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 18 min.

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