South Station

700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110

Welcome to South Station in Boston, where you have easy access to the endless possibilities the City of Boston has to offer. Within a half mile of South Station, you’ll find the most popular tourist attractions and historical destinations along with hidden gems around every corner. By taking the Commuter Rail into Boston rather than driving, you’ll arrive relaxed and ready to explore the waterfront, listen to free concerts, and discover the great landmarks of the city. Save yourself the trouble of traffic, parking, and driving and instead take the train to South Station.

For those who live in Boston, South Station is also a major transportation hub if you’re looking to travel outbound. It’s the largest railroad station and intercity bus terminal in Greater Boston and New England’s second-largest transportation center. Hop on the Fairmount, Framingham/Worcester, Franklin/Foxboro, Greenbush, Kingston, Middleborough/Lakeville, Needham, and Providence/Stoughton Lines to explore the incredible attractions outside of Boston. If you’re heading to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro for a concert or Patriots game, the Commuter Rail is the easiest way to get there with round trip special service from South Station!

Looking to get to North Station from South Station? A 30 minute walk along the Rose Kennedy Greenway connects the two hubs, taking you through beautiful gardens and past Faneuil Hall, the New England Aquarium, and the North End. If you prefer the subway, take the Red Line to Park Street, transfer to the Green Line and get off at North Station.

Boston Public Garden
Arial view of Boston's waterfront

Explore Boston’s Waterfront

Boston’s waterfront is just a short distance from South Station where you can spend the day in the Seaport District where you can enjoy brunch on the waterfront. If you’re planning something family-friendly, children 11 and under always ride the Commuter Rail for free, so it’s a great way to travel if you’re visiting the New England Aquarium or Boston Children’s Museum. Explore the city further with the Boston Duck Tours or catch a ferry to the Boston Harbor Islands.

Boston Tea Party Museum

Learn About Boston’s History

Learn about the city’s incredible history and part in the Revolutionary War at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum or walk along the Freedom Trail where you can explore 16 nationally significant historic sites along the 2.5-mile historic trail.

Visit historically notable landmarks such as the Massachusetts State House, the Old State House or the Old South Meeting House, known for being the organizing point for the Boston Tea Party on December 16, 1773.

Rose Kennedy Greenway

Get Outdoors in Boston

Enjoy the splendor of Boston as you stroll through the gardens on the Rose Kennedy Greenway and Boston Public Gardens to experience a bit of nature within the urban landscape. Take a ride on the Swan Boats for a relaxing and picturesque experience. Bring your kids to the Boston Common Frog Pond to play on the carousel or splash around in the summer spray pool. Enjoy the ocean breeze and beautiful views at Fan Pier Park.

Want to enjoy the fresh air along with some music or movies? The Hatch Shell is your destination for free concerts ranging from pop to classical, family-friendly movies, shows, festivals, and celebrations. It’s also the home to the spectacular Boston Pops Independence Day Concert. On this day, the Commuter Rail has extended train service so you can spend the day in Boston and ride home after the fireworks are done.

Destinations

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Within a half mile from station

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African penguin is swimming in New England Aquarium

New England Aquarium

Boston, MA

Approx. 0.65 miles from station

Parks, Hikes & Trails
Boston Common

Boston Common

Boston, MA

Approx. 0.60 miles from station

Historic Sites
Historic Sites

Old South Meeting House

Boston, MA

Approx. 0.52 miles from station

Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries
Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom

Sam Adams Downtown Boston Taproom

Boston, MA

Approx. 0.60 miles from station

Historic Sites
Freedom Trail Marker

Freedom Trail (Starting Point)

Boston, MA

Approx. 0.60 miles from station

Music, Theatre, and Art
Music

Citizens Opera House

Boston, MA

Approx. 0.44 miles from station

Museums and Attractions
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Boston, MA

Approx. 0.28 miles from station

Historic Sites
Massachusetts State House

Massachusetts State House

Boston, MA

Approx. 0.72 miles from station

Station Information

Wickford Junction

1011 Ten Rod Road
North Kingstown, RI, 02852

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TF Green Airport

700 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI, 02886

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Providence

100 Gaspee Street
Providence, RI, 02903

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Pawtucket/Central Falls

300 Pine Street
Pawtucket, RI, 02860

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South Attleboro

1315 Newport Avenue
Attleboro, MA, 02703

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Attleboro

133 South Main Street
Attleboro, MA, 02703

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Mansfield

1 Crocker Street
Mansfield, MA, 02048

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Sharon

1 Upland Road
Sharon, MA, 02067

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Stoughton

45 Wyman Street
Stoughton, MA, 02072

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Canton Center

710 Washington Street
Canton, MA, 02021

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Canton Junction

311 Sherman Street
Canton, MA, 02021

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Route 128

50 University Avenue
Westwood, MA, 02090

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Readville

1800 Hyde Park Avenue
Boston, MA, 02136

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Hyde Park

1 Pingree Street
Boston, MA, 02136

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Ruggles

1150 Tremont Street
Boston, MA, 02120

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Back Bay

145 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA, 02116

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South Station

700 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA, 02110

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Parking

  • Bus Terminal Garage

Bike Storage

  • Bike rack

Elevators

  • Has Elevator

Escalators

  • Has Escalator

Accessibility

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  • Full high level platform to provide level boarding to every car in a train set

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Needham Heights

95 Avery Square
Needham, MA, 02494

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Needham Center

645 Great Plain Avenue
Needham, MA, 02492

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Needham Junction

51 Junction Street
Needham, MA, 02492

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Hersey

397 Great Plain Avenue
Needham, MA, 02492

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West Roxbury

450 Lagrange Street
Boston, MA, 02132

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Highland

1 Hastings Street
Boston, MA, 02132

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Bellevue

35 Colbert Street
Boston, MA, 02132

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Roslindale Village

1 Belgrade Avenue
Boston, MA, 02131

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Forest Hills

3 Hyde Park Avenue
Boston, MA, 02130

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Ruggles

1150 Tremont Street
Boston, MA, 02120

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Back Bay

145 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA, 02116

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South Station

700 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA, 02110

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Parking

  • Bus Terminal Garage

Bike Storage

  • Bike rack

Elevators

  • Has Elevator

Escalators

  • Has Escalator

Accessibility

  • Has Escalator
  • Has Elevator
  • Full high level platform to provide level boarding to every car in a train set

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Middleborough/Lakeville

125 Commercial Drive
Lakeville, MA, 02347

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Bridgewater

85 Burrill Avenue
Bridgewater, MA, 02324

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Campello

30 Riverside Avenue
Brockton, MA, 02301

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Brockton

7 Commercial Street
Brockton, MA, 02302

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Montello

150 SPARK Street
Brockton, MA, 02302

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Holbrook/Randolph

19 South Main Street
Randolph, MA, 02368

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Braintree

197 Ivory Street
Braintree, MA, 02184

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Quincy Center

175 Thomas Burgin Parkway
Quincy, MA, 02169

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JFK/UMass

599 Old Colony Avenue
Boston, MA, 02127

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South Station

700 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA, 02110

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Parking

  • Bus Terminal Garage

Bike Storage

  • Bike rack

Elevators

  • Has Elevator

Escalators

  • Has Escalator

Accessibility

  • Has Escalator
  • Has Elevator
  • Full high level platform to provide level boarding to every car in a train set

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Kingston

134 Marion Drive
Kingston, MA, 02364

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Halifax

6 Garden Road
Halifax, MA, 02338

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Hanson

1070 Main Street
Hanson, MA, 02341

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Whitman

383 South Avenue
Whitman, MA, 02382

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Abington

231 Centre Avenue
Abington, MA, 02351

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South Weymouth

89 Trotter Road
Weymouth, MA, 02190

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Braintree

197 Ivory Street
Braintree, MA, 02184

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Quincy Center

175 Thomas Burgin Parkway
Quincy, MA, 02169

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JFK/UMass

599 Old Colony Avenue
Boston, MA, 02127

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South Station

700 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA, 02110

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Parking

  • Bus Terminal Garage

Bike Storage

  • Bike rack

Elevators

  • Has Elevator

Escalators

  • Has Escalator

Accessibility

  • Has Escalator
  • Has Elevator
  • Full high level platform to provide level boarding to every car in a train set

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Greenbush

167 Driftway
Scituate, MA, 02066

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North Scituate

777 Country Way
Scituate, MA, 02066

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Cohasset

110 Chief Justice Cushing Highway
Cohasset, MA, 02025

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Nantasket Junction

190 Summer Street
Hingham, MA, 02043

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West Hingham

20 Fort Hill Street
Hingham, MA, 02043

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East Weymouth

1590 Commercial Street
Weymouth, MA, 02189

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Weymouth Landing/East Braintree

121 Commercial Street
Braintree, MA, 02184

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Quincy Center

175 Thomas Burgin Parkway
Quincy, MA, 02169

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JFK/UMass

599 Old Colony Avenue
Boston, MA, 02127

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South Station

700 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA, 02110

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Parking

  • Bus Terminal Garage

Bike Storage

  • Bike rack

Elevators

  • Has Elevator

Escalators

  • Has Escalator

Accessibility

  • Has Escalator
  • Has Elevator
  • Full high level platform to provide level boarding to every car in a train set

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Foxboro

1 Patriot Place
Foxborough, MA, 02035

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Forge Park/495

1000 West Central Street
Franklin, MA, 02038

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Franklin

75 Depot Street
Franklin, MA, 02038

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Norfolk

9 Rockwood Road
Norfolk, MA, 02056

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Walpole

275 West Street
Walpole, MA, 02081

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Windsor Gardens

250 Buckminster Drive
Norwood, MA, 02062

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Norwood Central

164 Broadway
Norwood, MA, 02062

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Norwood Depot

14 Hill Street
Norwood, MA, 02062

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Islington

48 Carroll Avenue
Westwood, MA, 02090

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Dedham Corporate Center

125 Allied Drive
Dedham, MA, 02026

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Endicott

186 Grant Avenue
Dedham, MA, 02026

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Readville

1800 Hyde Park Avenue
Boston, MA, 02136

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Ruggles

1150 Tremont Street
Boston, MA, 02120

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Back Bay

145 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA, 02116

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South Station

700 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA, 02110

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Parking

  • Bus Terminal Garage

Bike Storage

  • Bike rack

Elevators

  • Has Elevator

Escalators

  • Has Escalator

Accessibility

  • Has Escalator
  • Has Elevator
  • Full high level platform to provide level boarding to every car in a train set

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Worcester

2 Washington Square
Worcester, MA, 01604

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Grafton

1 Pine Street
Grafton, MA, 01536

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Westborough

123 Fisher Street
Westborough, MA, 01581

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Southborough

87 Southville Road
Southborough, MA, 01772

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Ashland

174 Cordaville Road
Ashland, MA, 01721

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Framingham

417 Waverly Street
Framingham, MA, 01702

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West Natick

249 West Central Street
Natick, MA, 01760

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Natick Center

1 Walnut Street
Natick, MA, 01760

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Wellesley Square

1 Grove Street
Wellesley, MA, 02482

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Wellesley Hills

341 Washington Street
Wellesley, MA, 02481

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Wellesley Farms

90 Croton Street
Wellesley, MA, 02481

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Auburndale

473 Auburn Street
Newton, MA, 02466

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West Newton

1395 Washington Street
Newton, MA, 02465

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Newtonville

770 Washington Street
Newton, MA, 02460

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Boston Landing

100 Arthur Street
Boston, MA, 02135

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Lansdowne

25 David Ortiz Drive
Boston, MA, 02215

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Back Bay

145 Dartmouth Street
Boston, MA, 02116

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South Station

700 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA, 02110

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Parking

  • Bus Terminal Garage

Bike Storage

  • Bike rack

Elevators

  • Has Elevator

Escalators

  • Has Escalator

Accessibility

  • Has Escalator
  • Has Elevator
  • Full high level platform to provide level boarding to every car in a train set

Fare Options

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Readville

1800 Hyde Park Avenue
Boston, MA, 02136

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Fairmount

699 Truman Parkway
Boston, MA, 02136

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Blue Hill Avenue

Boston, MA, 02126

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Morton Street

865 Morton Street
Boston, MA, 02126

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Talbot Avenue

210 Talbot Avenue
Boston, MA, 02124

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Four Corners/Geneva

171 Geneva Avenue
Boston, MA, 02121

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Uphams Corner

691 Dudley Street
Boston, MA, 02125

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Newmarket

1070 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA, 02118

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South Station

700 Atlantic Avenue
Boston, MA, 02110

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Parking

  • Bus Terminal Garage

Bike Storage

  • Bike rack

Elevators

  • Has Elevator

Escalators

  • Has Escalator

Accessibility

  • Has Escalator
  • Has Elevator
  • Full high level platform to provide level boarding to every car in a train set

Fare Options

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