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How to get from Boston-South Station to Brown University by bus and train?

From Boston-South Station to Brown University by bus and train

To get from Boston-South Station to Brown University in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from South Station station to Providence station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 57 bus and finally take the 33 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop H) station to Tunnel & Thayer (Before Thayer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The bus and train schedule from Boston-South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brown University on the Moovit app.

55min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 5757
Bus - 3333
Walk to Brown University
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Boston-South Station
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gaspee Opposite Providence Station
    ID 017270
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Kennedy Plaza Via Smith St
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop I)
    ID 016590
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop H)
    ID 016525
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Shaw's (Riverside)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tunnel & Thayer (Before Thayer)
    ID 016905
    4 min
  • 10
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston-South Station to Brown University by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 33

To get from Boston-South Station to Brown University in Boston, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from South Station station to Providence station. Next, take the 33 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop H) station to Tunnel & Thayer (Before Thayer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The bus and train schedule from Boston-South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brown University on the Moovit app.

55min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 3333
Walk to Brown University
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Boston-South Station
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop H)
    ID 016525
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Shaw's (Riverside)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tunnel & Thayer (Before Thayer)
    ID 016905
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston-South Station to Brown University

The distance between Boston-South Station, Boston and Brown University, Boston is approximately 44.84 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston-South Station to Brown University by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Boston-South Station to Brown University

To check the bus and train schedule from Boston-South Station to Brown University using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Boston-South Station) and destination (Brown University), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, 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 and train schedules.

Alternative route from Boston-South Station to Brown University by bus and train via NORTHEAST REGIONAL and 33

To get from Boston-South Station to Brown University in Boston, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from South Station station to Providence station. Next, take the 33 bus from Kennedy Plaza (Stop H) station to Tunnel & Thayer (Before Thayer) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The bus and train schedule from Boston-South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Brown University on the Moovit app.

55min
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - 3333
Walk to Brown University
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Boston-South Station
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Providence
    39 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kennedy Plaza (Stop H)
    ID 016525
    510 yd • 7 min
  • 5
    Bus - 3333
    Wait for bus
    33
    Shaw's (Riverside)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tunnel & Thayer (Before Thayer)
    ID 016905
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Brown University
    Walk to
    Brown University
    Waterman Street
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston-South Station to Brown University?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 57, Bus line 33.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston-South Station to Brown University?

    The alternative route takes 55 minutes, using Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line 33.

  • Is there a direct train between Boston-South Station and Brown University in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which train line goes from Boston-South Station to Brown University in Boston?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from Roanoke station near Boston-South Station to Providence station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Providence station near Brown University in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston-South Station to Brown University in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Boston-South Station and Brown University in Boston by train and bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Boston-South Station to get to Brown University in Boston?

    Get on the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from the Roanoke station near Boston-South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Boston-South Station and Brown University in Boston?

    Get off the train at the Providence stop, which is closest to Brown University in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Boston-South Station to Brown University in Boston?

    The first train from Boston-South Station to Brown University in Boston is Acela. It leaves the South Station station at 2:05 AM.

  • When is the first bus from Boston-South Station to Brown University in Boston?

    The first bus from Boston-South Station to Brown University in Boston is Boston - New York (Express Service). It leaves the South Station Bus Terminal stop at 4:10 AM.