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

From South Station #2 to Boston Common by bus

Take one direct bus from South Station #2 to Boston Common in Boston: take the 501 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 10 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 Common on the Moovit app.

10min$4.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Walk to Boston Common
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
    Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
    ID 177
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to Boston Common
    Walk to
    Boston Common
    50 Park Plz Boston, MA 02116
    120 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station #2 to Boston Common

The distance between South Station #2 and Boston Common is approximately 1 mi, which can typically be travelled in 10 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station #2 to Boston Common 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 Common

To check the bus schedule from South Station #2 to Boston Common using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station #2) and destination (Boston Common), 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 Common?

    The fastest way takes 10 minutes, using Bus line 501.

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

    Yes, there is a direct bus going from South Station #2 to Boston Common in Boston in 10 min.

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

    The 501 bus line goes from Chinatown Gate station near South Station #2 to Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station near Boston Common in Boston.

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

    The total travel time between South Station #2 and Boston Common by bus is about 10 min.

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

    Get off the bus at the Saint James Ave @ Arlington St stop, which is closest to Boston Common.

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

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

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