Rome2Rio

How to get fromSouth Boston to Brightonby train, bus, taxi, car, tram, or subway

Find Transport to Brighton

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from South Boston to Brighton by train, bus, taxi, car, tram, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Back Bay to Boston Landingtrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    11 min
    $1–6

  2. Line 57 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kenmore to Washington St @ Foster Stbus bus 57
    20 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Boston to Brightontaxi taxi 7.1 mi
    14 min
    $24–30

  4. Drive 7.1 mi

    1. Drive from South Boston to Brightoncar car 7.1 mi
    14 min
    $2

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Arlington to Warren Streettram tram B
    28 min
    $3

  6. Subway, line 86 bus

    1. Take the subway from Andrew to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Washington Stbus bus 86
    46 min
    $3–7

South Boston to Brighton by train

Calendar144Weekly Trains
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from South Boston to Brighton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3.5 mi
  • Duration: 11 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Boston Landing hourly. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Kenmore to Washington St @ Foster St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 20 min.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling by boat in Italy, Getting to Rome from the airport, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers