How to get from South Station Boston to Milton, MA by bus and train?

From South Station Boston to Milton, MA by bus and train

To get from South Station Boston to Milton, MA you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Fairmount station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 24 bus and finally take the 245 bus from Mattapan station to Brook Rd @ Lincoln St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $5.80. The bus and train schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Milton, MA on the Moovit app.

77min$5.80
Walk to train station
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Bus - 2424
Bus - 245245
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1615 | Readville
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Fairmount
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Fairmount Ave @ Truman Hwy
    ID 6419
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2424
    Wait for bus
    24
    Ashmont
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mattapan
    10 min
  • 7
    Bus - 245245
    Wait for bus
    245
    Quincy Center
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Brook Rd @ Lincoln St
    ID 4362
    6 min
  • 9
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    0.52 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From South Station Boston to Milton, MA by train

Take one direct train from South Station Boston to Milton, MA in Milton: take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Blue Hill Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and train schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Milton, MA on the Moovit app.

56min$2.40
Walk to train station
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1615 | Readville
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Hill Avenue
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    1.6 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station Boston to Milton, MA

The distance between South Station Boston and Milton, MA is approximately 11.73 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station Boston to Milton, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Milton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from South Station Boston to Milton, MA

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

Take one direct train from South Station Boston to Milton, MA in Milton: take the FAIRMOUNT train from South Station station to Blue Hill Avenue station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and train schedule from South Station Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Milton, MA on the Moovit app.

56min$2.40
Walk to train station
Train - FAIRMOUNT
Walk to Milton, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    South Station
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - FAIRMOUNTFAIRMOUNT
    Wait for train
    FAIRMOUNT
    #1615 | Readville
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Blue Hill Avenue
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to Milton, MA
    Walk to
    Milton, MA
    1.6 mi • 33 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from South Station Boston to Milton, MA?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Train line FAIRMOUNT, Bus line 24, Bus line 245.

  • What is the alternative route to get from South Station Boston to Milton, MA?

    The alternative route takes 56 minutes, using Train line FAIRMOUNT.

  • Is there a direct train between South Station Boston and Milton, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Station Boston to Milton, MA?

    The FAIRMOUNT train line goes from South Station station near South Station Boston in Boston to Fairmount station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till Fairmount station near Milton, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station Boston to Milton, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between South Station Boston and Milton, MA by train and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Station Boston to get to Milton, MA?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Station Boston and Milton, MA?

    Get off the train at the Fairmount stop, which is closest to Milton, MA.

  • When is the first train from South Station Boston to Milton, MA?

    The first train from South Station Boston in Boston to Milton, MA in Milton is Franklin/Foxboro. It leaves the South Station station at 1:47 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from South Station Boston to Milton, MA?

    The ride from South Station Boston to Milton, MA costs $5.80.

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