What is the cheapest way to get from South Station to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from South Station to Boston is to subway which costs $3 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Boston?

The fastest way to get from South Station to Boston is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $6 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between South Station and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Summer St opp Melcher St and arriving at Otis St @ Summer St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between South Station and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Park Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from South Station to Boston?

The distance between South Station and Boston is 2519 feet.

How do I travel from South Station to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from South Station to Boston without a car is to subway which takes 4 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from South Station to Boston?

The subway from South Station to Park Street takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the South Station to Boston bus from?

South Station to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Summer St opp Melcher St station.

Where do I catch the South Station to Boston train from?

South Station to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.

Where does the South Station to Boston bus arrive?

South Station to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Otis St @ Summer St station.

Where does the South Station to Boston train arrive?

South Station to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1528+ hotels available in Boston.

South Station to Boston - 4 ways to travel via subway, line 7 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Boston by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from South Station to Park Streetsubway Red Line
4 min
$3
Line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Summer St opp Melcher St to Otis St @ Summer Stbus 7
12 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Station to Bostontaxi 1.3 mi
3 min
$6–8
Walk
1. Take the foot from South Station to Bostonwalk 3,760 ft
13 min

South Station to Boston by subway

1611Weekly Subways

4 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,520 ft
Duration: 4 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from South Station to Park Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Summer St opp Melcher St to Otis St @ Summer St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 8 min.

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