South Station to EcoTarium
Plain directions from South Station to EcoTarium, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
South Station to EcoTarium
- Framingham/Worcester Line
- WRTA Lincoln Plaza via Hamilton St. & Lake Ave.
- Take the Framingham/Worcester LineFrom South Station, toward Worcester9 stops, about 93 min
- Walk about 3 min to Central HubAfter you get off at Worcester
- Take the WRTA Lincoln Plaza via Hamilton St. & Lake Ave. busAbout 8 min
- Get off at Hamilton St + Elmire Ave
- Walk about 12 min to EcoTarium
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Framingham/Worcester Line to Worcester, then the WRTA Lincoln Plaza via Hamilton St. & Lake Ave. bus to Hamilton St + Elmire Ave, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 121 minutes (114-140 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Framingham/Worcester Line trains run about once an hour during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to EcoTarium
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester.
- Ride about 93 min to Worcester, with 8 stops on the way.
- Walk about 3 min from Worcester to Central Hub.
- At Central Hub, change to the WRTA Lincoln Plaza via Hamilton St. & Lake Ave. bus.
- Ride about 8 min and get off at Hamilton St + Elmire Ave.
- Walk about 12 min to EcoTarium.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 4:45 am | 7:40 pm | About once an hour | About 121 min |
| Friday | 4:45 am | 6:15 pm | About every 2 hours | About 122 min |
| Saturday | 9:00 am | 9:00 am | About every 2 hours | About 124 min |
| Sunday | No service on this route | |||
First and last trip are when the first train of the trip leaves South Station, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for Framingham/Worcester Line trains (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 7:40 pm and gets to EcoTarium around 9:38 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 9:00 am. There's no Sunday service on this route. 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 Framingham on this line, and they don't go to Worcester.
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Worcester on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- The EcoTarium is on Harrington Way, east of downtown Worcester.
- South Station has the Red Line and Silver Line underground, Commuter Rail and Amtrak on the main concourse, and the intercity bus terminal upstairs next door.
Step-free access
MBTA data lists every station on this route (South Station and Worcester) 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 Worcester is a Zone 8 fare, $12.25 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.
- WRTA. WRTA sets its own fares. Check WRTA before you go.
- Kids. Children 11 and under ride the MBTA free.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
South Station to EcoTarium: common questions
How do I get from South Station to EcoTarium by public transit?
Take the Framingham/Worcester Line to Worcester, then the WRTA Lincoln Plaza via Hamilton St. & Lake Ave. bus to Hamilton St + Elmire Ave, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 121 minutes (114-140 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to EcoTarium?
About 121 minutes on the main route, or 114-140 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Worcester. Take the Framingham/Worcester Line to Worcester, then the WRTA Lincoln Plaza via Hamilton St. & Lake Ave. bus to Hamilton St + Elmire Ave, and walk about 12 min.
How often do Framingham/Worcester 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 South Station to EcoTarium?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 7:40 pm and gets to EcoTarium around 9:38 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 9:00 am. There's no Sunday service on this route.
Related routes
- South Station to UMass Memorial Medical Center
- South Station to DCU Center
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More routes from South Station
- South Station to Polar Park
- South Station to Worcester Art Museum
- South Station to Clark University
- South Station to Framingham State University
- South Station to Wellesley College
- All routes from South Station
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: Framingham/Worcester Line timetable
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Worcester station
- MBTA: fares
- MBTA: Commuter Rail fare zones
- MBTA: elevator and accessibility alerts
Published October 30, 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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