There are 6 ways to get from South Station to Washington Square Transit Center by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or train (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Haverhilltrain Haverhill Line
1h 43m$6–12Bus, line 24 bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to McGovern Bbus 24
- Take the bus from McGovern A to Washington Square Transit Centerbus 1 / ...
2h 47m$6–12Drive 33.6 mi
- Drive from South Station to Washington Square Transit Centercar 33.6 mi
46 min$7–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from South Station to Washington Square Transit Centertaxi 33.6 mi
46 min$210–250Train via Downtown Crossing (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Haverhill Amtraktrain Downeaster
2h 6m$12–24Train via Oak Grove
- Take the train from Oak Grove to Haverhilltrain Haverhill Line
2h 33m$7–13
South Station to Washington Square Transit Center by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Washington Square Transit Center is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Washington Square Transit Center is to drive which takes 46 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from South Station to Washington Square Transit Center. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Washington Square Transit Center via Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center and McGovern A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Haverhill. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 14m.
The distance between South Station and Washington Square Transit Center is 35 miles. The road distance is 33.8 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Washington Square Transit Center without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $6 - $12.
The train from North Station to Haverhill takes 1h 14m including transfers and departs every two hours.
South Station to Washington Square Transit Center bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
South Station to Washington Square Transit Center train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from South Station to Washington Square Transit Center is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $6 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus and line 24 bus and line 1 bus, which costs $6 - $12 and takes 2h 47m.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Washington Square Transit Center, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Haverhill every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–12 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Washington Square Transit Center via Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, and McGovern A in around 2h 47m.
Train from North Station to Haverhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
Train from Oak Grove to Haverhill
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Haverhill Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- 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
- $4–8
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 978-469-6878
- [email protected]
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center to McGovern B
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
Bus from McGovern A to Washington Square Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Merrimack Valley Transit
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More Questions & Answers
South Station to Washington Square Transit Center bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
South Station to Washington Square Transit Center train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Haverhill station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Washington Square Transit Center is 34 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from South Station to Washington Square Transit Center.
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