Boston public transportation

[Alphalion75]

Any advice on where to stay out from the city with train or subway access into Boston Common?

 

[retrospm]

Hingham on the south shore is pretty close and has a water taxi that is part of the MBTA that is fast and like a $10 ride to the waterfront close to the NE Aquarium and a short walk to the North End. Also a little farther out you could stay in Cohasset or Scituate and take the Greenbush commuter train for about $10. This will drop you at South Station where you can easily walk to a lot of things or pick up the T to other parts of town. For the most part this part of MA is very nice New England coastal communities. Pretty safe. A lot of old money. I'm sure the North shore offers similar, but I'm much more familiar with Boston points south.

 

[PSU1969A]

If taking the MTA, buy a weekend pass; unlimited travel

 

[Alphalion75]

If taking the MTA, buy a weekend pass; unlimited travel

I would imagine the passes are available at the Hingham Terminal?

 

[Alphalion75]

Hingham on the south shore is pretty close and has a water taxi that is part of the MBTA that is fast and like a $10 ride to the waterfront close to the NE Aquarium and aI short walk to the North End. Also a little farther out you could stay in Cohasset or Scituate and take the Greenbush commuter train for about $10. This will drop you at South Station where you can easily walk to a lot of things or pick up the T to other parts of town. For the most part this part of MA is very nice New England coastal communities. Pretty safe. A lot of old money. I'm sure the North shore offers similar, but I'm much more familiar with Boston points south.

Thanks so much! After a little research the Ferry looks like the most fun/less stressful way to go. And a short walk from Long Wharf to Boston Common. We are going to do the Freedom Trail and have lunch at Union Oyster House.

 

[GulfCoastLion]

Watch out for Charlie

 

[EricStratton-RushChairman]

Hingham on the south shore is pretty close and has a water taxi that is part of the MBTA that is fast and like a $10 ride to the waterfront close to the NE Aquarium and a short walk to the North End. Also a little farther out you could stay in Cohasset or Scituate and take the Greenbush commuter train for about $10. This will drop you at South Station where you can easily walk to a lot of things or pick up the T to other parts of town. For the most part this part of MA is very nice New England coastal communities. Pretty safe. A lot of old money. I'm sure the North shore offers similar, but I'm much more familiar with Boston points south.

Moved to Hingham from the city when I was in the 8th grade (1978)... took the T into Dorchester to attend BC High (way back before the Commuter Line). I still have family there.