There are 4 ways to get from South Station (subway) to Riverside (Station) by bus, tram, taxi, or car
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Line 505 bus
best- Take the bus from Chinatown Gate to Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rdbus 505
48 min$1–5Tram
- Take the tram from Boylston to Riversidetram D
53 min$3Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station (subway) to Riverside (Station)taxi 11.6 mi
16 min$35–50Drive 11.6 mi
- Drive from South Station (subway) to Riverside (Station)car 11.6 mi
16 min$3–4
South Station (subway) to Riverside (Station) by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station (subway) to Riverside (Station) is to tram which costs $3 and takes 53 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station (subway) to Riverside (Station) is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $35 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chinatown Gate and arriving at Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boylston and arriving at Riverside. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.
The distance between South Station (subway) and Riverside (Station) is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Station (subway) to Riverside (Station) without a car is to line 505 bus which takes 48 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 505 bus from Chinatown Gate to Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd takes 23 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
South Station (subway) to Riverside (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chinatown Gate station.
South Station (subway) to Riverside (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boylston station.
South Station (subway) to Riverside (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd station.
What companies run services between South Station (subway), MA, USA and Riverside (Station), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Chinatown Gate to Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Boylston to Riverside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 43 min.
Tram from Boylston to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Chinatown Gate to Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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More Questions & Answers
South Station (subway) to Riverside (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station (subway) to Riverside (Station) is 12 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from South Station (subway) to Riverside (Station).
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