There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Reservoir Station (MBTA) by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Boylston to Cleveland Circletram C / ...
43 min$3Line 501 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Chinatown Gate to Winship St @ Union Stbus 501
1h 7m$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Reservoir Station (MBTA)taxi 5.5 mi
13 min$19–24Drive 5.5 mi
- Drive from South Station to Reservoir Station (MBTA)car 5.5 mi
13 min$1–2
South Station to Reservoir Station (MBTA) by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Reservoir Station (MBTA) is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Reservoir Station (MBTA) is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $19 - $24.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chinatown Gate and arriving at Winship St @ Union St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boylston and arriving at Cleveland Circle. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 31 min.
The distance between South Station and Reservoir Station (MBTA) is 5 miles. The road distance is 5.6 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Reservoir Station (MBTA) without a car is to tram which takes 43 min and costs $3.
The tram from Boylston to Cleveland Circle takes 31 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.
South Station to Reservoir Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chinatown Gate station.
South Station to Reservoir Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boylston station.
South Station to Reservoir Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Winship St @ Union St station.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Reservoir Station (MBTA), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Boylston to Cleveland Circle every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Chinatown Gate to Winship St @ Union St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 40 min.
Tram from Boylston to Cleveland Circle
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Chinatown Gate to Winship St @ Union St
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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More Questions & Answers
South Station to Reservoir Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Cleveland Circle station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Reservoir Station (MBTA) is 6 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from South Station to Reservoir Station (MBTA).
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