How to get from South Station to Washington St / Boston St by bus and subway?

From South Station to Washington St / Boston St by bus and subway

To get from South Station to Washington St / Boston St 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 Washington St @ Rossmore St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 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 Washington St / Boston St on the Moovit app.

31min$2.40
Walk to subway station
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 8585
Walk to Washington St / Boston St
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
    Washington St @ Rossmore St
    ID 2774
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to Washington St / Boston St
    Walk to
    Washington St / Boston St
    Somerville, MA 02143
    40 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from South Station to Washington St / Boston St

The distance between South Station, Somerville and Washington St / Boston St, Somerville is approximately 3.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from South Station to Washington St / Boston St 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 Washington St / Boston St

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

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 85.

  • Is there a direct subway between South Station and Washington St / Boston St?

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

  • Which subway line goes from South Station to Washington St / Boston St?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from South 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 Washington St / Boston St in Somerville.

  • How long does it take to travel from South Station to Washington St / Boston St by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between South Station in Boston and Washington St / Boston St in Somerville by subway and bus is about 31 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near South Station to get to Washington St / Boston St?

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

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between South Station and Washington St / Boston St?

    Get off the subway at the Kendall/MIT stop, which is closest to Washington St / Boston St in Somerville.

  • When is the first subway from South Station to Washington St / Boston St?

    The first subway from South Station in Boston to Washington St / Boston St in Somerville is Green Line D. It leaves the Boylston station at 1:09 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from South Station to Washington St / Boston St?

    The ride from South Station to Washington St / Boston St costs $2.40.

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