How to get from Boston to Spectacle Island by bus, ferry and subway?

Boston to Spectacle Island - Bus Schedule

The 47 bus from Boston to Spectacle Island runs from 12:28 AM to 11:43 PM, with departures every 15 min-5 hr. The trip takes about 1 hr 2 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Boston to Spectacle Island by bus, ferry and subway

To get from Boston to Spectacle Island in Boston, you’ll need to take one bus line, one subway line and one ferry line: take the 47 bus from Nubian station to Ruggles station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the SPECTACLE ISLAND FERRY ferry from Long Wharf North station to Spectacle Island station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is $27.35. The bus, ferry and subway schedule from Boston may change. We recommend you check the updated bus, ferry and subway schedule to Spectacle Island on the Moovit app.

62min$27.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 4747
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Ferry - SPECTACLE ISLAND FERRYSPECTACLE ISLAND FERRY
Walk to Spectacle Island
Leaves from Nubian

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nubian
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Central Square
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ruggles
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Ruggles
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    State Street
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to ferry station
    Walk to ferry station
    Long Wharf North
    670 yd • 8 min
  • 8
    Ferry - SPECTACLE ISLAND FERRYSPECTACLE ISLAND FERRY
    Wait for ferry
    SPECTACLE ISLAND FERRY
    Spectacle Island
  • 9
    Ride to ferry station
    Ride to ferry station
    Spectacle Island
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Spectacle Island
    Walk to
    Spectacle Island
    80 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston to Spectacle Island

The distance between Boston, Boston and Spectacle Island, Boston is approximately 8.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston to Spectacle Island by bus, ferry and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus, Ferry And Subway schedule from Boston to Spectacle Island

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Spectacle Island?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 47, Subway line ORANGE LINE, Ferry line SPECTACLE ISLAND FERRY.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston and Spectacle Island in Boston?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Boston to Spectacle Island in Boston?

    The 47 bus line goes from Nubian station near Boston to Ruggles station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one ferry line till Ruggles station near Spectacle Island in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston to Spectacle Island in Boston by bus, subway and ferry?

    The total travel time between Boston and Spectacle Island in Boston by bus, subway and ferry is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston to get to Spectacle Island in Boston?

    Get on the 47 bus from the Nubian stop near Boston in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston and Spectacle Island in Boston?

    Get off the bus at the Ruggles station, which is closest to Spectacle Island in Boston.

  • How much is the total bus, subway and ferry fare from Boston to Spectacle Island?

    The ride from Boston to Spectacle Island costs $27.35.

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