There are 4 ways to get from South Boston to Norwood by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from South Station to Norwood Depottrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
40 min$2–9Line 16 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Andrew to Forest Hillsbus 16
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Washington St @ Railroad Avebus 34E
1h 28m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Boston to Norwoodtaxi 13.6 mi
31 min$50–60Drive 13.6 mi
- Drive from South Boston to Norwoodcar 13.6 mi
31 min$3–4
South Boston to Norwood by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Boston to Norwood is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from South Boston to Norwood is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs $50 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from South Boston to Norwood. However, there are services departing from Andrew and arriving at Washington St @ Railroad Ave via Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Norwood Depot. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between South Boston and Norwood is 14 miles. The road distance is 13.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Boston to Norwood without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $2 - $9.
The train from South Station to Norwood Depot takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.
South Boston to Norwood bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Andrew station.
South Boston to Norwood train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from South Boston to Norwood is to train which takes 40 min and costs $2 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 16 bus and bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between South Boston, MA, USA and Norwood, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Norwood Depot hourly. Tickets cost $2–9 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Andrew to Washington St @ Railroad Ave via Forest Hills in around 1h 28m.
Train from South Station to Norwood Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Bus from Andrew to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Forest Hills to Washington St @ Railroad Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
South Boston to Norwood bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
South Boston to Norwood train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Norwood Depot station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Boston to Norwood is 14 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from South Boston to Norwood.
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