There are 5 ways to get from South Station (subway) to Northeastern University by train, subway, bus, taxi, or foot
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Train
best- Take the train from South Station to Rugglestrain Needham Line / ...
14 min$1–6Subway
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Massachusetts Avenuesubway Orange Line
17 min$3Bus
- Take the bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Washington St @ Massachusetts Avebus Sl4
30 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station (subway) to Northeastern Universitytaxi 2.3 mi
6 min$9–12Walk
- Take the walk from South Station (subway) to Northeastern Universitywalk 2.2 mi
41 min
South Station (subway) to Northeastern University by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station (subway) to Northeastern University is to subway which costs $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station (subway) to Northeastern University is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $9 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave and arriving at Washington St @ Massachusetts Ave. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Ruggles. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
The distance between South Station (subway) and Northeastern University is 3 miles.
The best way to get from South Station (subway) to Northeastern University without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs $1 - $6.
The train from South Station to Ruggles takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
South Station (subway) to Northeastern University bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station.
South Station (subway) to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from South Station (subway) to Northeastern University is to train which takes 14 min and costs $1 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 30 min.
What companies run services between South Station (subway), MA, USA and Northeastern University, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Ruggles every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Washington St @ Massachusetts Ave every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 16 min.
Train from South Station to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–6
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Massachusetts Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 6 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Washington St @ Massachusetts Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
South Station (subway) to Northeastern University bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ Massachusetts Ave station.
South Station (subway) to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
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