South Station to Plimoth Patuxet Museums
The bus route from South Station to Plimoth Patuxet Museums: where to board, where to change, where to get off and how late it runs.
South Station to Plimoth Patuxet Museums
- Plymouth & Brockton
- GATRA Mayflower Link
- Walk about 6 min to the South Station bus terminalFrom South Station
- Take the Plymouth & Brockton busAbout 55 min
- Change at the Exit 13 park-and-ride in Plymouth
- Take the GATRA Mayflower Link busAbout 17 min
- Get off at Plymouth Plantation
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Walk about 6 min to the South Station bus terminal, then take the Plymouth & Brockton bus to the Exit 13 park-and-ride in Plymouth, then the GATRA Mayflower Link bus to Plymouth Plantation. The trip takes about 127 minutes. On weekdays the Plymouth & Brockton bus runs about once an hour during the day.
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Step by step
- From South Station, walk about 6 min to the South Station bus terminal.
- At the South Station bus terminal, take the Plymouth & Brockton bus.
- Ride about 55 min and get off at the Exit 13 park-and-ride in Plymouth.
- At the Exit 13 park-and-ride in Plymouth, change to the GATRA Mayflower Link bus.
- Ride about 17 min and get off at Plymouth Plantation.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 6:25 am | 4:25 pm | About once an hour | About 127 min |
| Saturday | 7:25 am | 3:25 pm | About once an hour | About 127 min |
| Sunday | No service on this route | |||
First and last trip are when the first bus of the trip leaves the South Station bus terminal, on the fall 2026 schedule. "How often" is for the Plymouth & Brockton bus (the least frequent part of the trip).
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the South Station bus terminal at 4:25 pm and gets to Plimoth Patuxet Museums around 6:32 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 3:25 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
- Plimoth Patuxet's main visitor center is on Warren Avenue (Route 3A), about 3 miles south of downtown Plymouth.
- 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.
What it costs
- Plymouth & Brockton. Plymouth & Brockton sets its own fares. Check Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway before you go.
- GATRA. GATRA sets its own fares. Check GATRA before you go.
Fares as of October 2026. Check the MBTA's fares page before you ride.
South Station to Plimoth Patuxet Museums: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Plimoth Patuxet Museums by public transit?
Walk about 6 min to the South Station bus terminal, then take the Plymouth & Brockton bus to the Exit 13 park-and-ride in Plymouth, then the GATRA Mayflower Link bus to Plymouth Plantation. The trip takes about 127 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to Plimoth Patuxet Museums?
About 127 minutes on the main route.
Do I have to change along the way?
Yes, once: at the Exit 13 park-and-ride in Plymouth. Walk about 6 min to the South Station bus terminal, then take the Plymouth & Brockton bus to the Exit 13 park-and-ride in Plymouth, then the GATRA Mayflower Link bus to Plymouth Plantation.
How often does the Plymouth & Brockton bus run?
About once an hour on weekdays during the day and about once an hour on Saturdays, on the fall 2026 schedule.
What time is the last bus from South Station to Plimoth Patuxet Museums?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves the South Station bus terminal at 4:25 pm and gets to Plimoth Patuxet Museums around 6:32 pm. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 3:25 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:
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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