How to get from South Station to Kenmore Square by bus and train?

From South Station to Kenmore Square by bus and train

To get from South Station to Kenmore Square in Boston, take the NORTHEAST REGIONAL train from South Station station to Back Bay - South End station. Next, take the GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station to Kenmore - Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 32 min. The bus and train schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Kenmore Square on the Moovit app.

32min
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
Walk to Kenmore Square
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHEAST REGIONALNORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Wait for train
    NORTHEAST REGIONAL
    Roanoke
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Back Bay - South End
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREEN LINE B SHUTTLEGREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Wait for bus
    GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE
    Babcock Street (Shuttle)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kenmore - Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore St
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kenmore Square
    Walk to
    Kenmore Square
    Boston University, 553-559 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215, USA
    270 yd • 4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Kenmore Square

The distance between South Station, Boston and Kenmore Square, Boston is approximately 3.34 mi, which can typically be travelled in 32 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Kenmore Square 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 South Station to Kenmore Square

To check the bus and train schedule from South Station to Kenmore Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station) and destination (Kenmore Square), 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.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Kenmore Square?

    The fastest way takes 32 minutes, using Train line NORTHEAST REGIONAL, Bus line GREEN LINE B SHUTTLE.

  • Is there a direct train between South Station and Kenmore Square in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Station to Kenmore Square in Boston?

    The NORTHEAST REGIONAL train line goes from South Station near South Station to Back Bay - South End station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Back Bay - South End station near Kenmore Square in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station to Kenmore Square in Boston by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Station and Kenmore Square in Boston by train and bus is about 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Station to get to Kenmore Square in Boston?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Station and Kenmore Square in Boston?

    Get off the train at the Back Bay - South End stop, which is closest to Kenmore Square in Boston.

  • When is the last train from South Station to Kenmore Square in Boston?

    The last train from South Station to Kenmore Square in Boston is the Providence/Stoughton line. It leaves the South Station at 6:45 PM.

  • When is the last subway from South Station to Kenmore Square in Boston?

    The last subway from South Station to Kenmore Square in Boston is the Orange Line line. It leaves the Chinatown station at 7:30 PM.

  • When is the first bus from South Station to Kenmore Square in Boston?

    The first bus from South Station to Kenmore Square in Boston is Kenmore - Watertown Yard. It leaves the Tremont St @ Boylston Station at 1:09 AM.

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