There are 3 ways to get from South Station to Central Square by bus, taxi, or car
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South Station to Central Square by foot and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Central Square is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 19 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Central Square is to taxi which takes 19 min and costs $40 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta and arriving at 60 Bow St. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
The distance between South Station and Central Square is 14 miles. The road distance is 12.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Central Square without a car is to line 354 bus which takes 49 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 354 bus from State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta to 60 Bow St takes 37 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
South Station to Central Square bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta station.
South Station to Central Square bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at 60 Bow St station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Central Square is 13 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from South Station to Central Square.
There are 1711+ hotels available in Central Square.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Central Square, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta to 60 Bow St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 37 min.
Bus from State St @ Washington Mall - State St Sta to 60 Bow St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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