How to get from South Station #2 to Boston Athenaeum by bus?

From South Station #2 to Boston Athenaeum by bus

Take one direct bus from South Station #2 to Boston Athenaeum in Boston: take the 501 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Stuart St @ Charles St S station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is $4.25. The bus schedule from South Station #2 may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Boston Athenaeum on the Moovit app.

18min$4.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Walk to Boston Athenaeum
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    260 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stuart St @ Charles St S
    ID 9983
    3 min
  • 4
    Walk to Boston Athenaeum
    Walk to
    Boston Athenaeum
    Library, 10 1/2 Beacon St
    0.59 mi • 12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station #2 to Boston Athenaeum

The distance between South Station #2 and Boston Athenaeum is approximately 1.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 18 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station #2 to Boston Athenaeum by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from South Station #2 to Boston Athenaeum

To check the bus schedule from South Station #2 to Boston Athenaeum using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station #2) and destination (Boston Athenaeum), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station #2 to Boston Athenaeum?

    The fastest way takes 18 minutes, using Bus line 501.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Station #2 and Boston Athenaeum in Boston?

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from South Station #2 to Boston Athenaeum in Boston in 18 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Station #2 to Boston Athenaeum in Boston?

    The 501 bus line goes from Chinatown Gate station near South Station #2 to Stuart St @ Charles St S station near Boston Athenaeum in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station #2 to Boston Athenaeum in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between South Station #2 and Boston Athenaeum by bus is about 18 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Station #2 to get to Boston Athenaeum in Boston?

    Get on the 501 bus from the Chinatown Gate stop near South Station #2 in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Station #2 and Boston Athenaeum in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Stuart St @ Charles St S stop, which is closest to Boston Athenaeum.

  • When is the last subway from South Station #2 to Boston Athenaeum in Boston?

    The last subway from South Station #2 to Boston Athenaeum in Boston is the Red Line line. It leaves the South Station at 7:46 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Station #2 to Boston Athenaeum?

    The ride from South Station #2 to Boston Athenaeum costs $4.25.

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