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How to get from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain by bus?

From Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain by bus

To get from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain in Boston, take the SL4 bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station to Nubian station. Next, take the 41 bus from Nubian station to Centre St @ Burroughs St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is $3.40.

44min$3.40
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL4SL4
Bus - 4141
Leaves from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    20 min
  • 4
    Bus - 4141
    Wait for bus
    41
    Centre St & Eliot St
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Centre St @ Burroughs St
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Burroughs St
    ID 11164
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain by bus via 504 and 39

To get from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain in Boston, take the 504 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St station. Next, take the 39 bus from Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St station to Centre St @ Burroughs St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

38min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 3939
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St
    ID 173
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Centre St @ Burroughs St
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Burroughs St
    ID 11164
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain

The distance between Boston (South Station), Boston and Jamaica Plain, Boston is approximately 5.08 mi, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Boston (South Station)

Boston (South Station) is located at Boston (South Station), Boston and the nearest public transit station is Chinatown.

Subway stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • Chinatown
  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Downtown Crossing

Train stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
  • South Station Boston
  • Summer St @ Atlantic Ave

Public transit stations close to Jamaica Plain, Boston

Jamaica Plain is located at Centre Street, Boston and the nearest public transit station is South St @ Child St.

Subway stations close to Jamaica Plain:

  • Stony Brook
  • Green Street
  • Forest Hills

Train stations close to Jamaica Plain:

  • Forest Hills

Bus stations close to Jamaica Plain:

  • South St @ Child St
  • Centre St @ Lochstead Ave
  • Centre St Opp Beaufort Rd

Alternative route from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain by bus via 504 and 39

To get from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain in Boston, take the 504 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St station. Next, take the 39 bus from Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St station to Centre St @ Burroughs St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is $5.95.

38min$5.95
Walk to bus station
Bus - 504504
Bus - 3939
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    350 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 504504
    Wait for bus
    504
    Watertown Via Copley And Newton Corner (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St
    ID 173
    7 min
  • 4
    Bus - 3939
    Wait for bus
    39
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to bus station Centre St @ Burroughs St
    Ride to bus station
    Centre St @ Burroughs St
    ID 11164
    24 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain?

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line SL4, Bus line 41.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain?

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 504, Bus line 39.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston (South Station) and Jamaica Plain in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain in Boston?

    The SL4 bus line goes from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station near Boston (South Station) to Nubian station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Nubian station near Jamaica Plain in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain in Boston by bus?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) and Jamaica Plain in Boston by bus is about 44 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston (South Station) to get to Jamaica Plain in Boston?

    Get on the SL4 bus from the Essex St @ Atlantic Ave stop near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Jamaica Plain in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Nubian stop, which is closest to Jamaica Plain in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain in Boston?

    The first train from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain in Boston is Providence/Stoughton. It leaves the South Station station at 12:20 AM.

  • When is the first subway from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain in Boston?

    The first subway from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain in Boston is Orange Line. It leaves the Chinatown station at 8:17 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain?

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Jamaica Plain costs $3.40.