There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Mattapan Station by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from South Station to Blue Hill Avenuetrain Fairmount Line / ...
21 min$1–7Bus, line 28 bus
- Take the bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Nubianbus Sl4
- Take the bus from Nubian to Blue Hill Ave opp Babson Stbus 28
1h 8m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Mattapan Stationtaxi 6.3 mi
14 min$22–27Drive 6.3 mi
- Drive from South Station to Mattapan Stationcar 6.3 mi
14 min$2
South Station to Mattapan Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Mattapan Station is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Mattapan Station is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $22 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from South Station to Mattapan Station. However, there are services departing from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave and arriving at Blue Hill Ave opp Babson St via Nubian. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Blue Hill Avenue. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between South Station and Mattapan Station is 6 miles. The road distance is 6.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Mattapan Station without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $1 - $7.
The train from South Station to Blue Hill Avenue takes 21 min including transfers and departs hourly.
South Station to Mattapan Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station.
South Station to Mattapan Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from South Station to Mattapan Station is to train which takes 21 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus and line 28 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 8m.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Mattapan Station, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Blue Hill Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave to Mattapan Station via Nubian and Blue Hill Ave opp Babson St in around 1h 8m.
Train from South Station to Blue Hill Avenue
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
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 Nubian to Blue Hill Ave opp Babson St
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
South Station to Mattapan Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.
South Station to Mattapan Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Blue Hill Avenue station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Mattapan Station is 6 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from South Station to Mattapan Station.
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