South Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
The train route from South Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
South Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
- Needham Line
- Bus 51
- Take the Needham LineFrom South Station, toward Needham Heights4 stops, about 17 min
- Walk about 2 min to South St @ Taft Hill TerrAfter you get off at Roslindale Village
- Take bus 51Toward Reservoir5 stops, about 3 min
- Get off at Opp 174 Walter StThe stop after Walter St @ Mendum St
- Walk about 12 min to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Needham Line toward Needham Heights to Roslindale Village, then bus 51 to Opp 174 Walter St, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 40 minutes (38-42 min depending on the connection). On weekdays Needham Line trains run about once an hour during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Faulkner Hospital
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Needham Line toward Needham Heights.
- Ride about 17 min to Roslindale Village, with 3 stops on the way.
- Walk about 2 min from Roslindale Village to South St @ Taft Hill Terr.
- At South St @ Taft Hill Terr, change to bus 51 toward Reservoir.
- Ride 5 stops, about 3 min. Get off at Opp 174 Walter St, the stop after Walter St @ Mendum St.
- Walk about 12 min to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital.
Other ways to go
- Take the Needham Line toward Needham Heights to Forest Hills, then bus 38 to Centre St @ Faulkner Hospital, and walk about 3 min: about 36 min.
- Take the Franklin/Foxboro Line toward Foxboro via Back Bay to Forest Hills, then bus 38 to Centre St @ Faulkner Hospital, and walk about 3 min: about 42 min.
Which one is faster depends on when you leave. Cobblehop compares them with live times and gives you the one that gets you there first.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 5:07 am | 10:45 pm | About once an hour | About 40 min |
| Saturday | 5:52 am | 10:15 pm | About every 2 hours | About 40 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 Needham Line trains (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 10:45 pm and gets to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital around 11:30 pm, using Providence/Stoughton Line and Needham Line and bus 38. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 10:15 pm. 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
- Know your stop. Get to the door after Walter St @ Mendum St. The next stop is Opp 174 Walter St. Start a live trip in Cobblehop and it alerts you before your stop.
- Inbound or outbound. Commuter Rail trains toward Boston are called inbound and trains leaving Boston are outbound. This trip is outbound: look for Needham Heights on the departure board, and find the track number there a few minutes before the train leaves.
- Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain.
- 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 Roslindale Village) 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
- Bus. $1.70 one way, like any local bus.
- How to pay. Tap a contactless credit or debit card, phone or watch at the fare gate or bus door, or use a CharlieCard or CharlieTicket.
- Commuter Rail. South Station to Roslindale Village is a Zone 1 fare, $6.50 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. A Commuter Rail ticket doesn't cover the subway part of the trip.
- 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 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital by public transit?
Take the Needham Line toward Needham Heights to Roslindale Village, then bus 51 to Opp 174 Walter St, and walk about 12 min. The trip takes about 40 minutes (38-42 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital?
About 40 minutes on the main route, or 38-42 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at Roslindale Village. Take the Needham Line toward Needham Heights to Roslindale Village, then bus 51 to Opp 174 Walter St, and walk about 12 min.
How often do Needham Line trains run?
About once an hour on weekdays during the day and about every 2 hours on Saturdays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last train from South Station to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 10:45 pm and gets to Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital around 11:30 pm, using Providence/Stoughton Line and Needham Line and bus 38. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 10:15 pm. There's no Sunday service on this route.
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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: Needham Line timetable
- MBTA: bus 51
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Roslindale Village 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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