There are 4 ways to get from South Station to Walden Pond by bus, taxi, subway, train, or car
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Line 504 bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Chinatown Gate to Washington St @ Bacon Stbus 501 / ...
- Take the taxi from Washington St @ Bacon St to Walden Pondtaxi
46 min$37–54Drive 19.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Station to Walden Pondcar 19.4 mi
29 min$4–6Subway, train
- Take the subway from South Station to Portersubway Red Line
- Take the train from Porter to Lincolntrain Fitchburg Line
1h 34m$14–23Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Walden Pondtaxi 19.4 mi
29 min$60–75
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Walden Pond is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 29 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Walden Pond is to drive which takes 29 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from South Station station to Walden Pond. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Lincoln via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 34m.
The distance between South Station and Walden Pond is 19 miles. The road distance is 19.5 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Walden Pond without a car is to line 504 bus and taxi which takes 46 min and costs $35 - $55.
It takes approximately 46 min to get from South Station to Walden Pond, including transfers.
South Station to Walden Pond train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
South Station to Walden Pond train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Walden Pond is 19 miles. It takes approximately 29 min to drive from South Station to Walden Pond.
There are 552+ hotels available in Walden Pond.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Walden Pond, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from South Station to Walden Pond. However, you can walk to Chinatown Gate, take the line 501 bus to Washington St @ Bacon St, then take the taxi to Walden Pond. Alternatively, you can take a subway from South Station to Walden Pond via Porter, Porter, and Lincoln in around 1h 34m.
Subway from South Station to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Porter to Lincoln
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Chinatown Gate to Washington St @ Bacon St
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $35–75
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
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