How to get from South Station to Riverside Station by bus and subway?

From South Station to Riverside Station by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Riverside Station in Newton, take the 501 bus from Chinatown Gate station to Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station. Next, take the GREEN LINE D subway from Arlington station to Riverside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $4.25. The bus and subway schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Riverside Station on the Moovit app.

55min$4.25
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Subway - GREEN LINE D
Leaves from Chinatown Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chinatown Gate
    ID 6555
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Brighton Via Copley And Cambridge St (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
    ID 177
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Arlington
    90 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - GREEN LINE D
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE D
    Riverside
  • 6
    Ride to subway station Riverside
    Ride to subway station
    Riverside
    42 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Riverside Station

The distance between South Station, Newton and Riverside Station, Newton is approximately 11.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Riverside Station by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Newton – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from South Station to Riverside Station

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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 501, Subway line GREEN LINE D.

  • Is there a direct bus between South Station and Riverside Station?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one subway line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which bus line goes from South Station to Riverside Station?

    The 501 bus line goes from Chinatown Gate station near South Station in Boston to Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station near Riverside Station in Newton.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station to Riverside Station by bus and subway?

    The total travel time between South Station in Boston and Riverside Station in Newton by bus and subway is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near South Station to get to Riverside Station?

    Get on the 501 bus from the Chinatown Gate stop near South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between South Station and Riverside Station?

    Get off the bus at the Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station, which is closest to Riverside Station in Newton.

  • When is the first subway from South Station to Riverside Station?

    The first subway from South Station in Boston to Riverside Station in Newton is Green Line D. It leaves the Boylston station at 1:30 AM.

  • When is the last train from South Station to Riverside Station?

    The last train from South Station in Boston to Riverside Station in Newton is the Framingham/Worcester line. It leaves the South Station at 6:00 PM.

  • How much is the bus fare from South Station to Riverside Station?

    The ride from South Station to Riverside Station costs $4.25.

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