South Station to Polar Park
Plain directions from South Station to Polar Park, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
South Station to Polar Park
- Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the Framingham/Worcester LineFrom South Station, toward Worcester17 stops, about 93 min
- Get off at Worcester
- Walk about 14 min to Polar Park
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Framingham/Worcester Line to Worcester, and walk about 14 min. The trip takes about 106 minutes (94-112 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 Polar Park
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Framingham/Worcester Line toward Worcester.
- Ride about 93 min to Worcester, with 16 stops on the way.
- Walk about 14 min to Polar Park.
Times and frequency
| Day | First trip | Last trip | How often (daytime) | Trip time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Friday | 4:45 am | 11:45 pm | About once an hour | About 106 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 11:15 pm | About every 2 hours | About 110 min |
| Sunday | 5:00 am | 11:15 pm | About every 2 hours | About 110 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 Framingham/Worcester Line trains.
Late at night
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 11:45 pm and gets to Polar Park around 1:30 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:15 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:15 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 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.
- Polar Park, home of the Worcester Red Sox, is in the Canal District, south of Union Station.
- 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.
- 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 Polar Park: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Polar Park by public transit?
Take the Framingham/Worcester Line to Worcester, and walk about 14 min. The trip takes about 106 minutes (94-112 min depending on the connection).
How long does it take to get from South Station to Polar Park?
About 106 minutes on the main route, or 94-112 minutes depending on the connection.
Do I have to change trains?
No. The Framingham/Worcester Line goes all the way, so it's one ride.
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 Polar Park?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 11:45 pm and gets to Polar Park around 1:30 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 11:15 pm, and on Sunday nights at 11:15 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: 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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