There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Union Station by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from South Station to Walpoletrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
49 min$3–9Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Avebus 34E
1h 35m$2–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Union Stationtaxi 18.6 mi
39 min$65–80Drive 18.6 mi
- Drive from South Station to Union Stationcar 18.6 mi
39 min$4–5
South Station to Union Station by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Union Station is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Union Station is to taxi which takes 39 min and costs $65 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from South Station to Union Station. However, there are services departing from Forest Hills and arriving at Main St @ Glenwood Ave via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Walpole. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between South Station and Union Station is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.7 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Union Station without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs $3 - $9.
The train from South Station to Walpole takes 49 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
South Station to Union Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Forest Hills station.
South Station to Union Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from South Station to Union Station is to train which takes 49 min and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $2 - $12 and takes 1h 35m.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Union Station, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Walpole every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Ave every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 56 min.
Train from South Station to Walpole
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
South Station to Union Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Main St @ Glenwood Ave station.
South Station to Union Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Walpole station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Union Station is 19 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from South Station to Union Station.
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