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

From South Station to Taunton by bus and train

To get from South Station to Taunton in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from South Station station to East Taunton station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 8 bus and finally take the 8 bus from Target station to Taunton Terminal station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min.

150min
Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
Bus - 88
Bus - 88
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    South Station
  • 2
    Train - FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORDFALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    Wait for train
    FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD
    #7009 | New Bedford
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    East Taunton
    76 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    E Taunton Station
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Target
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Target
    6 min
  • 7
    Bus - 88
    Wait for bus
    8
    Taunton Terminal
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Taunton Terminal
    Ride to bus station
    Taunton Terminal
    20 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Taunton

The distance between South Station, Boston and Taunton, Boston is approximately 47.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Taunton by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to South Station

South Station is located at South Station, Boston and the nearest public transit station is South Station Boston.

Subway stations close to South Station:

  • Downtown Crossing
  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Chinatown

Bus stations close to South Station:

  • South Station Boston
  • Summer St @ South Station - Red Line Entrance
  • Essex St @ Atlantic Ave

Ferry stations close to South Station:

  • Rowes Wharf

Public transit stations close to Taunton, Boston

Taunton is located at Taunton, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Kilmer Ave..

Train stations close to Taunton:

  • East Taunton

Bus stations close to Taunton:

  • Kilmer Ave.
  • Taunton Terminal
  • Morton Hospital

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Train line FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD, Bus line 8, Bus line 8.

  • Is there a direct train between South Station and Taunton in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which train line goes from South Station to Taunton in Boston?

    The FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train line goes from #7009 | New Bedford station near South Station to East Taunton station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till East Taunton station near Taunton in Boston

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

    The total travel time between South Station and Taunton in Boston by train and bus is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near South Station to get to Taunton in Boston?

    Get on the FALL RIVER/NEW BEDFORD train from the #7009 | New Bedford station near South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between South Station and Taunton in Boston?

    Get off the train at the East Taunton stop, which is closest to Taunton in Boston.

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