Boston’s South Station, constructed in 1899, is in downtown Boston at 700 Atlantic Avenue. In addition to Amtrak trains, MBTA commuter rail and subway trains on the red line connect with the historic station along with many regional bus services.
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Things to Know
- South Station is near many tourist attractions.
- Amtrak can hold your luggage at the station, just look for a “red cap” employee.
- There are several casual restaurants inside the station.
- Connect with the MBTA red line for a quick subway ride to Boston Commons, Cambridge and Harvard University.
Amtrak Routes
Amtrak routes that travel to and from Boston’s South Station are:
Nearby Hotels
Intercontinental Boston is the hotel closest to South Station. Walking time is about five minutes. View the full list of hotels closest to Boston’s South Station and the best hotels in Boston to see more options.
Things to Do
There are many attractions in walking distance of South Station, including:
- Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum (6-minute walk)
- Boston Chinatown (6-minute walk)
- Boston Children’s Museum (8-minute walk)
- Boston HarborWalk (8-minute walk)
- Boston Opera House (9-minute walk)
- Old South Meeting House (10-minute walk
- Orpheum Theatre (11-minute walk)
- Old State House (11-minute walk)
- Boston Common (11-minute walk)
- Granary Burying Ground (12-minute walk)
- New England Aquarium (12-minute walk)
- Boch Center/Wang Theatre (14-minute walk)
- Boston Public Garden (15-minute walk)
- The Institute of Contemporary Art (17-minute walk)
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