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How to get from Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena by subway?

From Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena by subway

To get from Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Massachusetts Ave. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 15 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Boston-South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Matthews Arena on the Moovit app.

15min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Boston-South Station
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    2 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Massachusetts Ave.
    Ride to subway station
    Massachusetts Ave.
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena by bus and subway

To get from Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena in Boston, take the SL4 bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station to Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Tufts Medical Center station to Massachusetts Ave. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The subway schedule from Boston-South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Matthews Arena on the Moovit app.

18min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL4SL4
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr
    ID 49002
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Tufts Medical Center
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Massachusetts Ave.
    Ride to subway station
    Massachusetts Ave.
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena

The distance between Boston-South Station, Boston and Matthews Arena, Boston is approximately 2.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 15 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena

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

From Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena by bus and subway

To get from Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena in Boston, take the SL4 bus from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave station to Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Tufts Medical Center station to Massachusetts Ave. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 18 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The subway schedule from Boston-South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Matthews Arena on the Moovit app.

18min$4.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL4SL4
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Leaves from Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 6538
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL4SL4
    Wait for bus
    SL4
    Nubian
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr
    ID 49002
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Tufts Medical Center
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Massachusetts Ave.
    Ride to subway station
    Massachusetts Ave.
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena?

    The fastest way takes 15 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena?

    The alternative route takes 18 minutes, using Bus line SL4, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Boston-South Station and Matthews Arena in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 15 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena in Boston?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Alewife station near Boston-South Station to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Downtown Crossing station near Matthews Arena in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena in Boston by subway?

    The total travel time between Boston-South Station and Matthews Arena in Boston by subway is about 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Boston-South Station to get to Matthews Arena in Boston?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Alewife station near Boston-South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Boston-South Station and Matthews Arena in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing station, which is closest to Matthews Arena in Boston.

  • How much is the subway fare from Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena?

    The ride from Boston-South Station to Matthews Arena costs $2.40.