There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Manchester-by-the-Sea by train, car, taxi, or bus
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Manchestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
1h 16m$4–11Drive 25.5 mi
- Drive from South Station to Manchester-by-the-Seacar 25.5 mi
43 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Manchester-by-the-Seataxi 25.5 mi
43 min$80–100Bus, train
- Take the bus from South Station to Chelseabus Sl3
- Take the train from Chelsea to Manchestertrain Newburyport/Rockport Line
2h 2m$6–14
South Station to Manchester-by-the-Sea by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Manchester-by-the-Sea is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Manchester-by-the-Sea is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $4 - $7.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Manchester. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between South Station and Manchester-by-the-Sea is 27 miles. The road distance is 25.6 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Manchester-by-the-Sea without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $4 - $11.
The train from North Station to Manchester takes 52 min including transfers and departs hourly.
South Station to Manchester-by-the-Sea train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
South Station to Manchester-by-the-Sea train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Manchester station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Manchester-by-the-Sea is 26 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from South Station to Manchester-by-the-Sea.
There are 216+ hotels available in Manchester-by-the-Sea.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Manchester hourly. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 52 min.
Train from North Station to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Chelsea to Manchester
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Bus from South Station to Chelsea
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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