How to get from South Station to Union Square by bus and subway?

From South Station to Union Square by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Union Square in Somerville, take the RED LINE subway from South Station station to Kendall/MIT station. Next, take the 85 bus from Galileo Way @ Main St station to Union Square - Prospect St @ Union Sq Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 35 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from South Station may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Union Square on the Moovit app.

35min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8585
Walk to Union Square
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Kendall/MIT
    8 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Galileo Way @ Main St
    ID 12231
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Assembly
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Union Square - Prospect St @ Union Sq Station
    7 min
  • 7
    Walk to Union Square
    Walk to
    Union Square
    Bow Street
    440 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Union Square

The distance between South Station, Somerville and Union Square, Somerville is approximately 3.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 35 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Union Square by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Somerville – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from South Station to Union Square

To check the bus and subway schedule from South Station to Union Square using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (South Station) and destination (Union Square), 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 Union Square?

    The fastest way takes 35 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 85.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station and Union Square?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 35 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station to Union Square?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South Station station near South Station in Boston to Kendall/MIT station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kendall/MIT station near Union Square in Somerville.

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

    The total travel time between South Station in Boston and Union Square in Somerville by subway and bus is about 35 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Station to get to Union Square?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the South Station station near South Station in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station and Union Square?

    Get off the subway at the Kendall/MIT stop, which is closest to Union Square in Somerville.

  • How much is the subway fare from South Station to Union Square?

    The ride from South Station to Union Square costs $2.40.

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