What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to South Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to South Boston is to subway which costs $3 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to South Boston?

The fastest way to get from Boston to South Boston is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $10 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chauncy St @ Summer St and arriving at W 7th St @ Dorchester St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Downtown Crossing and arriving at Andrew. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Boston to South Boston?

The distance between Boston and South Boston is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to South Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to South Boston without a car is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Boston to South Boston?

The subway from Downtown Crossing to Andrew takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Boston to South Boston bus from?

Boston to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chauncy St @ Summer St station.

Where do I catch the Boston to South Boston train from?

Boston to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Downtown Crossing station.

Train or bus from Boston to South Boston?

The best way to get from Boston to South Boston is to line 11 bus which takes 13 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 7 min.

Where does the Boston to South Boston bus arrive?

Boston to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at W 7th St @ Dorchester St station.

Where does the Boston to South Boston train arrive?

Boston to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Andrew station.

Where can I stay near South Boston?

There are 1334+ hotels available in South Boston.

Boston to South Boston - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 11 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Boston to South Boston by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Andrewsubway Red Line
6 min
$3
Line 11 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chauncy St @ Summer St to W 7th St @ Dorchester Stbus 11
13 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston to South Bostontaxi 2.6 mi
5 min
$10–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from Boston to South Bostonwalk 2.3 mi
44 min
Train
1. Take the train from South Station to JFK/UMasstrain Fall River/New Bedford Line / ...
7 min
$2–6

Boston to South Boston by subway

1471Weekly Subways

6 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston to South Boston.

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Distance: 2 mi
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Downtown Crossing to Andrew every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Chauncy St @ Summer St to W 7th St @ Dorchester St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 13 min.

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