There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Chestnut Hill by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Boylston to Chestnut Hilltram D
41 min$3Drive 6.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Station to Chestnut Hillcar 6.8 mi
16 min$2Tram, line 60 bus
- Take the tram from Boylston to Kenmoretram C / ...
- Take the bus from Kenmore to Boylston St @ Hammond Stbus 60
1h 11m$3–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Chestnut Hilltaxi 6.8 mi
16 min$23–29
South Station to Chestnut Hill by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Chestnut Hill is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 16 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Chestnut Hill is to taxi which takes 16 min and costs $23 - $29.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boylston and arriving at Chestnut Hill. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 29 min.
The distance between South Station and Chestnut Hill is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.9 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Chestnut Hill without a car is to tram which takes 41 min and costs $3.
The tram from Boylston to Chestnut Hill takes 29 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
South Station to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boylston station.
South Station to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chestnut Hill station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Chestnut Hill is 7 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from South Station to Chestnut Hill.
There are 1405+ hotels available in Chestnut Hill.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Chestnut Hill, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Boylston to Chestnut Hill every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min.
Tram from Boylston to Chestnut Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Boylston to Kenmore
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Kenmore to Boylston St @ Hammond St
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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