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How to get to South Boston, Massachusetts by bus, subway or train?

Directions to South Boston, Massachusetts with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near South Boston, Massachusetts

    BusBus: 10, 11, 7, 9.TrainTrain: GREENBUSH, MIDDLEBOROUGH/LAKEVILLE, KINGSTON, RED LINE.SubwaySubway: RED LINE.FerryFerry: FAST FERRY, WINTHROP/QUINCY FERRY, EAST, NORTH-SOUTH.

How to get to South Boston, Massachusetts by bus?

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Bus stops near South Boston, Massachusetts

  • E Broadway @ L St, 1 min walk,
  • L St @ E 3rd St, 5 min walk,
  • E 8th St @ L St, 6 min walk,

Train stations near South Boston, Massachusetts

  • Jfk/Umass, 12 min walk,

Ferry stations near South Boston, Massachusetts

  • World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA, 31 min walk,
  • Seaport (Fan Pier), 37 min walk,

Bus lines to South Boston, Massachusetts

  • 9, Kenmore Via Boston Latin,
  • 10, Townsend & Humboldt,
  • 7, City Point,
  • 11, Chauncy & Summer,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to South Boston, Massachusetts?

    The closest stations to South Boston, Massachusetts are:

    • E Broadway @ L St is 58 yards away, 1 min walk.
    • L St @ E 3rd St is 394 yards away, 5 min walk.
    • E 8th St @ L St is 437 yards away, 6 min walk.
    • Jfk/Umass is 990 yards away, 12 min walk.
    • World Trade Center Pier, Boston, MA is 2620 yards away, 31 min walk.
    • Seaport (Fan Pier) is 3093 yards away, 37 min walk.
  • Which bus lines stop near South Boston, Massachusetts?

    These bus lines stop near South Boston, Massachusetts: 10, 11, 7, 9.

  • Which train lines stop near South Boston, Massachusetts?

    These train lines stop near South Boston, Massachusetts: GREENBUSH, MIDDLEBOROUGH/LAKEVILLE.

  • Which subway line stops near South Boston, Massachusetts?

    RED LINE

  • What’s the nearest train station to South Boston, Massachusetts?

    The nearest train station to South Boston, Massachusetts is Jfk/Umass. It’s a 12 min walk away.

  • What’s the nearest bus stop to South Boston, Massachusetts?

    The nearest bus stop to South Boston, Massachusetts is E Broadway @ L St. It’s a 1 min walk away.

  • What time is the first subway to South Boston, Massachusetts?

    The RED LINE is the first subway that goes to South Boston, Massachusetts. It stops nearby at 5:23 AM.

  • What time is the last subway to South Boston, Massachusetts?

    The RED LINE is the last subway that goes to South Boston, Massachusetts. It stops nearby at 1:22 AM.

  • What time is the first train to South Boston, Massachusetts?

    The MIDDLEBOROUGH/LAKEVILLE is the first train that goes to South Boston, Massachusetts. It stops nearby at 5:41 AM.

  • What time is the last train to South Boston, Massachusetts?

    The MIDDLEBOROUGH/LAKEVILLE is the last train that goes to South Boston, Massachusetts. It stops nearby at 12:01 AM.

  • What time is the first bus to South Boston, Massachusetts?

    The 10 is the first bus that goes to South Boston, Massachusetts. It stops nearby at 4:58 AM.

  • What time is the last bus to South Boston, Massachusetts?

    The 10 is the last bus that goes to South Boston, Massachusetts. It stops nearby at 1:38 AM.

  • What time is the first ferry to South Boston, Massachusetts?

    The EAST is the first ferry that goes to South Boston, Massachusetts. It stops nearby at 6:01 AM.

  • What time is the last ferry to South Boston, Massachusetts?

    The FAST FERRY is the last ferry that goes to South Boston, Massachusetts. It stops nearby at 9:10 PM.

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Looking for the nearest stop or station to South Boston, Massachusetts? Check out this list of stops closest to your destination: E Broadway @ L St; L St @ E 3rd St; E 8th St @ L St; Jfk/Umass; World Trade Center Pier; Seaport (Fan Pier).

Bus: 10, 11, 7, 9.Train: GREENBUSH, MIDDLEBOROUGH/LAKEVILLE, KINGSTON, RED LINE.Subway: RED LINE.Ferry: FAST FERRY, WINTHROP/QUINCY FERRY, EAST, NORTH-SOUTH.

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South Boston, Massachusetts
South Boston, MassachusettsSouth Boston (colloquially Southie) is a densely populated neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts, United States, located south and east of the Fort Point Channel and abutting Dorchester Bay. It has undergone several demographic transformations since being annexed to the city of Boston in 1804. The neighborhood, once primarily farmland, is popularly known by its twentieth century identity as a working class Irish Catholic community. Throughout the twenty-first century, the neighborhood has become increasingly popular with millennial professionals. South Boston contains Dorchester Heights, where George Washington forced British troops to evacuate during the American Revolutionary War. South Boston has undergone gentrification, and consequently, its real estate market has seen property values join the highest in the city. South Boston has also left its mark on history with Boston busing desegregation. South Boston is also home to the St. Patrick's Day Parade, a celebration of the Irish-American culture and the Evacuation Day observance. The headquarters of Reebok is in South Boston.
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Bus lines with stations closest to South Boston, Massachusetts

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