There are 5 ways to get from South Station to Lawrence by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or subway
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
1h 23m$5–11Bus, line 24 bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to NECC Common Street HUBbus 24
1h 43m$5–10Drive 28.3 mi
- Drive from South Station to Lawrencecar 28.3 mi
35 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Lawrencetaxi 28.3 mi
35 min$90–110Subway, train
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Malden Centersubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Malden Center to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
2h 11m$6–12
South Station to Lawrence by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Lawrence is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Lawrence is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from South Station to Lawrence. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at NECC Common Street HUB via Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 43m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Lawrence. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 59 min.
The distance between South Station and Lawrence is 28 miles. The road distance is 28.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Lawrence without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $5 - $11.
The train from North Station to Lawrence takes 59 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
South Station to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
South Station to Lawrence train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from South Station to Lawrence is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs $5 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 24 bus, which costs $5 - $10 and takes 1h 43m.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Lawrence, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Lawrence every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to NECC Common Street HUB via Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center in around 1h 43m.
Train from North Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Malden Center to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to NECC Common Street HUB
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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More Questions & Answers
South Station to Lawrence bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
South Station to Lawrence train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lawrence station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Lawrence is 29 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from South Station to Lawrence.
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