There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Methuen by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
1h 21m$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, Lowell to Ymcabus 24
1h 29mDrive 29.1 mi
- Drive from South Station to Methuencar 29.1 mi
34 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Methuentaxi 29.1 mi
34 min$180–220
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Methuen is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Methuen is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from South Station to Methuen. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Ymca via Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
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 57 min.
The distance between South Station and Methuen is 28 miles. The road distance is 29.3 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Methuen without a car is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $5 - $11.
The train from North Station to Lawrence takes 57 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
South Station to Methuen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
South Station to Methuen train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from South Station to Methuen is to train which takes 1h 21m and costs $5 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus and line 24 bus, which costs and takes 1h 29m.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Methuen, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Lawrence every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Ymca via Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell in around 1h 29m.
Train from North Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
- 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
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
South Station to Methuen bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
South Station to Methuen train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lawrence station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Methuen is 29 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from South Station to Methuen.
There are 68+ hotels available in Methuen.







