There are 2 ways to get from South Station to Charlestown by train, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Charlestown is to drive which costs $14 - $22 and takes 1h 48m.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Charlestown is to train and taxi which takes 1h 19m and costs $50 - $90.
The distance between South Station and Charlestown is 82 miles. The road distance is 81.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Charlestown without a car is to train and taxi which takes 1h 19m and costs $50 - $90.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from South Station to Charlestown, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Charlestown is 82 miles. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from South Station to Charlestown.
There are 76+ hotels available in Charlestown.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Charlestown, RI, USA?
There is no direct connection from South Station to Charlestown. However, you can take the train to Kingston Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Charlestown. Alternatively, you can drive from South Station to Charlestown in around 1h 48m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Kingston Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Estimated price
- $30–40
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