Boston to Attleboro
How to get from Boston to Attleboro on public transit, with the stops, times and the last trip of the night.
Boston to Attleboro
- Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the Providence/Stoughton LineFrom South Station, toward Providence7 stops, about 47 min
- Get off at Attleboro
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Providence/Stoughton Line toward Providence to Attleboro. The trip takes about 49 minutes (49-53 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Providence/Stoughton Line trains run about once an hour during the day.
Get the live route from Boston to Attleboro
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Providence/Stoughton Line toward Providence.
- Ride about 47 min to Attleboro, with 6 stops on the way.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 4:20 am | 11:55 pm | About once an hour | About 49 min |
| Saturday | 6:45 am | 11:55 pm | About every 2 hours | About 54 min |
| Sunday | 6:45 am | 11:55 pm | About every 2 hours | About 54 min |
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves South Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Providence/Stoughton Line trains.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 11:55 pm and gets to Attleboro around 12:49 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:55 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:55 pm. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- Check the destination on the train. South Station also has trains to Stoughton on this line, and they don't go to Attleboro.
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Providence on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station and Attleboro) as accessible. South Station has 9 elevators in MBTA data. Elevators do break, so check the MBTA's elevator alerts before you go.
What it costs
- Commuter Rail. South Station to Attleboro is a Zone 7 fare, $11.00 one way. On Saturdays and Sundays, a $10.00 weekend pass covers unlimited Commuter Rail rides.
- Buying a train ticket. Tap-to-pay doesn't work on the Commuter Rail. Use the mTicket app, a fare machine or ticket window, or pay the conductor. Paying on board can add a $3 fee when you board at a station that sells tickets.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
Boston to Attleboro: common questions
How do I get from Boston to Attleboro by public transit?
Take the Providence/Stoughton Line toward Providence to Attleboro. The trip takes about 49 minutes (49-53 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from Boston to Attleboro?
About 49 minutes on the main route, or 49-53 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Providence/Stoughton Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
How often do Providence/Stoughton Line trains run?
About once an hour on weekdays during the day, about every 2 hours on Saturdays and about every 2 hours on Sundays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from Boston to Attleboro?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 11:55 pm and gets to Attleboro around 12:49 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:55 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:55 pm.
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Official sources
Cobblehop is independent and isn't affiliated with these agencies or operators. Schedules on this page come from MBTA/MassDOT public data. Check their pages for the latest schedules and service changes:
- MBTA: Providence/Stoughton Line timetable
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Attleboro station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 29, 2026. Times were computed from the fall 2026 MBTA schedule (2026-11-04 for weekdays). Service changes, so check Cobblehop for live times before you go.
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