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

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

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

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

Is there a direct bus between South Boston and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from L St @ Broadway and arriving at Summer St @ Atlantic Ave. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8 min.

Is there a direct train between South Boston and Boston?

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

How far is it from South Boston to Boston?

The distance between South Boston and Boston is 2 miles.

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

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

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

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

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

South Boston to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from L St @ Broadway station.

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

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

Train or bus from South Boston to Boston?

The best way to get from South Boston to Boston is to line 7 bus which takes 8 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 9 min.

Where does the South Boston to Boston bus arrive?

South Boston to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station.

Where does the South Boston to Boston train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Boston.

South Boston to Boston - 5 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 7 bus

There are 5 ways to get from South Boston to 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 Andrew to Downtown Crossingsubway Red Line
6 min
$3
Line 7 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from L St @ Broadway to Summer St @ Atlantic Avebus 7
8 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Boston to Bostontaxi 2.6 mi
5 min
$10–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from South Boston to Bostonwalk 2.3 mi
44 min
Train
1. Take the train from JFK/UMass to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line / ...
9 min
$2–6

South Boston to Boston by subway

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6 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from South Boston to Boston.

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Distance: 2 mi
Duration: 6 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Andrew to Downtown Crossing every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from L St @ Broadway to Summer St @ Atlantic Ave every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 8 min.

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