There are 5 ways to get from South Station to Longwood Station (MBTA) by tram, 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.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Park Street to Longwoodtram D
28 min$5Line 47 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Brookline Ave @ Longwood Avebus 9 / ...
56 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Longwood Station (MBTA)taxi 3.6 mi
9 min$14–17Walk
- Take the walk from South Station to Longwood Station (MBTA)walk 3.3 mi
1h 3mTram via Boylston
- Take the tram from Boylston to Longwoodtram D
28 min$3
South Station to Longwood Station (MBTA) by subway and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Longwood Station (MBTA) is to tram via Boylston which costs $3 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Longwood Station (MBTA) is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $14 - $17.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Broadway Station - Red Line station and arriving at Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boylston and arriving at Longwood. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.
The distance between South Station and Longwood Station (MBTA) is 3 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Longwood Station (MBTA) without a car is to tram which takes 28 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 28 min to get from South Station to Longwood Station (MBTA), including transfers.
South Station to Longwood Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Broadway Station - Red Line.
South Station to Longwood Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Park Street station.
South Station to Longwood Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave station.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Longwood Station (MBTA), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Park Street to Longwood every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 31 min.
Tram from Park Street to Longwood
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Boylston to Longwood
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Broadway Station - Red Line to Brookline Ave @ Longwood Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan , Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
South Station to Longwood Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Longwood station.
There are 1468+ hotels available in Longwood Station (MBTA).

