There are 6 ways to get from South Station to Long Wharf (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or foot
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from South Station to Rugglestrain Needham Line / ...
19 min$1–6Bus via Washington St @ Melnea Cass Blvd
- Take the bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Washington St @ Melnea Cass Blvdbus Sl4
22 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Long Wharf (Station)taxi 2.4 mi
5 min$10–13Walk
- Take the walk from South Station to Long Wharf (Station)walk 2.4 mi
45 minBus
- Take the bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Nubianbus Sl4
24 min$1–5Train, line 47 bus
- Take the train from South Station to Rugglestrain Needham Line / ...
- Take the bus from Ruggles to Washington St opp Ruggles Stbus 8 / ...
25 min$1–11
South Station to Long Wharf (Station) by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Long Wharf (Station) is to bus via Washington St @ Melnea Cass Blvd which costs $1 - $5 and takes 22 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Long Wharf (Station) is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $10 - $13.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave and arriving at Washington St @ Melnea Cass Blvd. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Ruggles. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8 min.
The distance between South Station and Long Wharf (Station) is 3 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Long Wharf (Station) without a car is to train which takes 19 min and costs $1 - $6.
The train from South Station to Ruggles takes 8 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
South Station to Long Wharf (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station.
South Station to Long Wharf (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from South Station to Long Wharf (Station) is to train which takes 19 min and costs $1 - $6. Alternatively, you can bus via Washington St @ Melnea Cass Blvd, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 22 min.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Long Wharf (Station), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Ruggles every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 8 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Washington St @ Melnea Cass Blvd every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 20 min.
Train from South Station to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–6
Train from South Station to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–6
Bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Washington St @ Melnea Cass Blvd
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Nubian
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Ruggles to Washington St opp Ruggles St
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
South Station to Long Wharf (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ Melnea Cass Blvd station.
South Station to Long Wharf (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ruggles station.
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