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How to get from Boston (South Station) to Wilmington, MA by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Boston (South Station) to Wilmington, MA in Wilmington, take the 57 bus from Chauncy St @ Summer St station to Congress St @ Haymarket Sta station. Next, take the LOWELL train from North Station station to Wilmington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $9.70.

61min$9.70
Walk to bus station
Bus - 5757
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Wilmington, MA
Leaves from Chauncy St @ Summer St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Chauncy St @ Summer St
    ID 16538
    700 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Haymarket Via Kenmore
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Congress St @ Haymarket Sta
    ID 117
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    730 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #301 | Lowell
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    24 min
  • 7
    Walk to Wilmington, MA
    Walk to
    Wilmington, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SL3, 111 and LOWELL

To get from Boston (South Station) to Wilmington, MA in Wilmington, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Bellingham Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 111 bus and finally take the LOWELL train from North Station station to Wilmington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

89min$12.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Bus - 111111
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Wilmington, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellingham Square
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Ave @ Chestnut St
    ID 5609
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Haymarket
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Washington St @ Medford St
    ID 2829
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #301 | Lowell
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wilmington, MA
    Walk to
    Wilmington, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boston (South Station) to Wilmington, MA

The distance between Boston (South Station), Wilmington and Wilmington, MA, Wilmington is approximately 16.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 61 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boston (South Station) to Wilmington, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Wilmington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Boston (South Station)

Boston (South Station) is located at Boston (South Station), Wilmington and the nearest public transit station is Tufts Medical Center.

Subway stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • Tufts Medical Center
  • Downtown Crossing
  • Chinatown

Train stations close to Boston (South Station):

  • South Station

Bus stations close to Boston (South Station):

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

Public transit stations close to Wilmington, MA, Wilmington

Wilmington, MA is located at Wilmington, MA, Wilmington and the nearest public transit station is Main St & Middlesex Ave.

Train stations close to Wilmington, MA:

  • North Wilmington
  • Wilmington
  • Anderson/Woburn

Bus stations close to Wilmington, MA:

  • Main St & Middlesex Ave
  • 334 Main
  • Wilmington Train Station

Alternative route by bus and train via SL3, 111 and LOWELL

To get from Boston (South Station) to Wilmington, MA in Wilmington, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the SL3 bus from South Station station to Bellingham Square station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 111 bus and finally take the LOWELL train from North Station station to Wilmington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $12.10.

89min$12.10
Walk to bus station
Bus - SL3SL3
Bus - 111111
Train - LOWELL
Walk to Wilmington, MA
Leaves from South Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    South Station
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - SL3SL3
    Wait for bus
    SL3
    Chelsea
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bellingham Square
    21 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington Ave @ Chestnut St
    ID 5609
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 111111
    Wait for bus
    111
    Haymarket
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    N Washington St @ Medford St
    ID 2829
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    North Station
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #301 | Lowell
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    24 min
  • 10
    Walk to Wilmington, MA
    Walk to
    Wilmington, MA
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Boston (South Station) to Wilmington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 61 minutes, using Bus line 57, Bus line LOWELL.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Boston (South Station) to Wilmington, MA?

    The alternative route takes 89 minutes, using Bus line SL3, Bus line 111, Bus line LOWELL.

  • Is there a direct bus between Boston (South Station) and Wilmington, MA?

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

  • Which bus line goes from Boston (South Station) to Wilmington, MA?

    The 57 bus line goes from Chauncy St @ Summer St station near Boston (South Station) in Boston to Haymarket Via Kenmore station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Wilmington, MA station near Wilmington, MA in Wilmington.

  • How long does it take to travel from Boston (South Station) to Wilmington, MA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Boston (South Station) in Boston and Wilmington, MA in Wilmington by bus and train is about 1 hr 1 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Boston (South Station) to get to Wilmington, MA?

    Get on the 57 bus from the Chauncy St @ Summer St stop near Boston (South Station) in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Boston (South Station) and Wilmington, MA?

    Get off the bus at the Wilmington, MA station, which is closest to Wilmington, MA in Wilmington.

  • How much is the bus fare from Boston (South Station) to Wilmington, MA?

    The ride from Boston (South Station) to Wilmington, MA costs $9.70.

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