There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Forest Hills Station (MBTA) by train, taxi, car, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from South Station to Forest Hillstrain Needham Line / ...
13 min$1–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Forest Hills Station (MBTA)taxi 5.1 mi
12 min$18–22Drive 5.1 mi
- Drive from South Station to Forest Hills Station (MBTA)car 5.1 mi
12 min$1–2Subway
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Forest Hillssubway Orange Line
25 min$3
South Station to Forest Hills Station (MBTA) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Forest Hills Station (MBTA) is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Forest Hills Station (MBTA) is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $18 - $22.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Forest Hills. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between South Station and Forest Hills Station (MBTA) is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Forest Hills Station (MBTA) without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs $1 - $7.
The train from South Station to Forest Hills takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.
South Station to Forest Hills Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
South Station to Forest Hills Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Forest Hills Station (MBTA) is 5 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from South Station to Forest Hills Station (MBTA).
There are 1405+ hotels available in Forest Hills Station (MBTA).
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Forest Hills Station (MBTA), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Forest Hills hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 13 min.
Train from South Station to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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