How to get from South Station to Methuen by bus and train?

From South Station to Methuen by bus and train

To get from South Station to Methuen in Methuen Town, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the DOWNEASTER train from North Station station to Haverhill station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 1 bus and finally take the 10 bus from Buckley Transportation Center station to Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 54 min.

174min
Walk to train station
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Bus - 11
Bus - 1010
Walk to Methuen
Leaves from North Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    1.11 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Brunswick
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haverhill
    48 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River Street & Comeau Bridge
    ID 8932256
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Buckley Transportation Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Buckley Transportation Center
    45 min
  • 7
    Bus - 1010
    Wait for bus
    10
    Village Plaza
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue
    ID 8940224
    12 min
  • 9
    Walk to Methuen
    Walk to
    Methuen
    Osgood Street
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from South Station to Methuen by bus and train via 4, DOWNEASTER and 1

To get from South Station to Methuen in Methuen Town, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station to Causeway St @ North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train and finally take the 1 bus from River Street & Comeau Bridge station to Methuen Plaza - Walmart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Bus - 11
Walk to Methuen
Leaves from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 892
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Brunswick
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haverhill
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River Street & Comeau Bridge
    ID 8932256
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Buckley Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Methuen Plaza - Walmart
    ID 8933012
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Methuen
    Walk to
    Methuen
    Osgood Street
    1.86 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Methuen

The distance between South Station, Methuen Town and Methuen, Methuen Town is approximately 50.2 mi, which can typically be travelled in 174 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Methuen by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Methuen Town – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Station

South Station is located at South Station, Methuen Town and the nearest public transit station is Essex St @ Atlantic Ave.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Chinatown
  • Downtown Crossing
  • Tufts Medical Center

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave
  • Federal St @ Matthews St
  • Boston (South Station)

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Methuen, Methuen Town

Methuen is located at Osgood Street, Methuen Town and the nearest public transit station is Mystic Street - Methuen Housing.

Train stations close to Methuen:

  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Methuen:

  • Mystic Street - Methuen Housing
  • Pelham Street & Pelham Avenue
  • 39 Hampshire Street

Related Routes

Alternative route from South Station to Methuen by bus and train via 4, DOWNEASTER and 1

To get from South Station to Methuen in Methuen Town, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 4 bus from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave station to Causeway St @ North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the DOWNEASTER train and finally take the 1 bus from River Street & Comeau Bridge station to Methuen Plaza - Walmart station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 50 min.

170min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 44
Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
Bus - 11
Walk to Methuen
Leaves from Summer St @ Atlantic Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Summer St @ Atlantic Ave
    ID 892
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 44
    Wait for bus
    4
    North Station Via South Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Causeway St @ North Station
    ID 114
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - DOWNEASTERDOWNEASTER
    Wait for train
    DOWNEASTER
    Brunswick
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Haverhill
    48 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    River Street & Comeau Bridge
    ID 8932256
    180 yd • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 11
    Wait for bus
    1
    Buckley Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Methuen Plaza - Walmart
    ID 8933012
    23 min
  • 10
    Walk to Methuen
    Walk to
    Methuen
    Osgood Street
    1.86 mi • 39 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 174 minutes, using Bus line DOWNEASTER, Bus line 1, Bus line 10.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station to Methuen?

    The alternative route takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 4, Bus line DOWNEASTER, Bus line 1.

  • Is there a direct train between South Station and Methuen?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 54 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Station to Methuen?

    The DOWNEASTER train line goes from North Station station near South Station in Boston to Brunswick station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Brunswick station near Methuen in Methuen Town.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station to Methuen by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Station in Boston and Methuen in Methuen Town by train and bus is about 2 hr 54 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Station to get to Methuen?

    Get on the DOWNEASTER train from the North Station station near South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Station and Methuen?

    Get off the train at the Brunswick stop, which is closest to Methuen in Methuen Town.