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

The cheapest way to get from South Station to Boston Common is to subway which costs $3 and takes 6 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between South Station and Boston Common?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Federal St @ Franklin St and arriving at Stuart St @ Charles St S. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between South Station and Boston Common?

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 3 min.

How far is it from South Station to Boston Common?

The distance between South Station and Boston Common is 3542 feet.

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

The best way to get from South Station to Boston Common without a car is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from South Station to Park Street takes 3 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

South Station to Boston Common bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Federal St @ Franklin St station.

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

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

Where does the South Station to Boston Common bus arrive?

South Station to Boston Common bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Stuart St @ Charles St S station.

Where does the South Station to Boston Common train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Boston Common?

There are 1769+ hotels available in Boston Common.

South Station to Boston Common - 4 ways to travel via subway, taxi, and foot

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from South Station to Park Streetsubway Red Line
6 min
$3
Line 504 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Stuart St @ Charles St Sbus 501 / ...
22 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Station to Boston Commontaxi 1 mi
3 min
$6–8
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Station to Boston Commonwalk 4,110 ft
15 min

South Station to Boston Common by subway and foot

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$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,540 ft
Duration: 6 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from South Station to Park Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 3 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to Stuart St @ Charles St S every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 9 min.

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