South Station to Wentworth Institute of Technology
Plain directions from South Station to Wentworth Institute of Technology, checked against the fall 2026 MBTA schedule.
South Station to Wentworth Institute of Technology
- Providence/Stoughton Line
- Take the Providence/Stoughton LineFrom South Station, toward Providence2 stops, about 8 min
- Get off at Ruggles
- Walk about 10 min to Wentworth Institute of TechnologyUse the Ruggles St exit
Weekdays, fall 2026 schedule · First and last trips
Quick answer: Take the Providence/Stoughton Line toward Providence to Ruggles, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 18 minutes. On weekdays Providence/Stoughton Line trains run about every 30 min during the day.
Get the live route from South Station to Wentworth
Step by step
- At South Station, take the Providence/Stoughton Line toward Providence.
- Ride about 8 min to Ruggles, with 1 stop on the way.
- Walk about 10 min to Wentworth Institute of Technology. Use the Ruggles St exit.
Other ways to go
- Take the Red Line toward Alewife to Downtown Crossing, then the Orange Line toward Forest Hills to Ruggles, and walk about 9 min: about 23 min.
- Take the Franklin/Foxboro Line toward Foxboro via Back Bay to Ruggles, and walk about 10 min: about 18 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-Thursday | 4:20 am | 1:07 am | About every 30 min | About 18 min |
| Friday | 4:20 am | 1:43 am | About every 30 min | About 18 min |
| Saturday | 5:00 am | 1:46 am | About every 2 hours | About 18 min |
| Sunday | 5:40 am | 1:06 am | About every 2 hours | About 18 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 1:07 am and gets to Wentworth Institute of Technology around 1:39 am, using Silver Line SL5 and bus 28. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:43 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:46 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:06 am. Late at night, ask Cobblehop for the last trip. It checks live times and tells you when to leave.
Tips for this trip
- 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.
- Wentworth is on Huntington Avenue, near the Museum of Fine Arts.
- 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 Ruggles) 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 Ruggles is a Zone 1A fare, $2.40 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology: common questions
How do I get from South Station to Wentworth Institute of Technology by public transit?
Take the Providence/Stoughton Line toward Providence to Ruggles, and walk about 10 min. The trip takes about 18 minutes.
How long does it take to get from South Station to Wentworth Institute of Technology?
About 18 minutes on the main route.
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 every 30 min 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 Wentworth Institute of Technology?
On weekdays, the last trip that works leaves South Station at 1:07 am and gets to Wentworth Institute of Technology around 1:39 am, using Silver Line SL5 and bus 28. On Friday nights it runs later: the last trip leaves at 1:43 am. On Saturday nights the last trip leaves at 1:46 am, and on Sunday nights at 1:06 am.
Related routes
- South Station to Museum of Fine Arts
- South Station to Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
- Boston Common to Wentworth Institute of Technology
- North Station to Wentworth Institute of Technology
- Never miss your stop (guide)
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- 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: Providence/Stoughton Line timetable
- MBTA: South Station station
- MBTA: Ruggles 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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