There are 4 ways to get from South Shore to Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
2h 32m$64–113Drive 113.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Shore to Springfieldcar 113.6 mi
2h 13m$21–30Train
- Take the train from Hanson to South Stationtrain Kingston Line
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 28m$55–101Train, bus
- Take the train from Hanson to South Stationtrain Kingston Line
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
2h 49m$38–86
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Shore to Springfield is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from South Shore to Springfield is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from South Shore to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride Lot, Rte 3 & 228 and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from South Shore to Springfield. However, there are services departing from Hanson and arriving at Springfield via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.
The distance between South Shore and Springfield is 118 miles. The road distance is 114.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Shore to Springfield without a car is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $60 - $120.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from South Shore to Springfield, including transfers.
South Shore to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
South Shore to Springfield train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Hanson station.
The best way to get from South Shore to Springfield is to bus which takes 2h 32m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $110 and takes 4h 28m.
What companies run services between South Shore, MA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station hourly. Tickets cost $13–26 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from South Shore to Springfield via Hanson, South Station, and Boston in around 4h 28m.
Train from Hanson to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Hanson to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
South Shore to Springfield bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Springfield Union Station.
South Shore to Springfield train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Shore to Springfield is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from South Shore to Springfield.
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