Taxi from South Station to Longwood Medical Area
A taxi from South Station to Longwood Medical Area costs about $14.20, day or night (3.4 mi, about 20 min). From the official Boston taxi tariff in force since 31 October 2026, checked 31 October 2026.
Fare
- Tolls are added to the fare: $2.75 from Boston proper to the North Shore as well as to Logan. There's no toll from Boston proper to East Boston (other than Logan).
- The route is the quickest by road (OpenStreetMap data); journey times allow for the city's usual traffic.
Through the day
| When | Typical fare | Light to heavy traffic | What changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday daytimeTuesday 12:00 | $14.20 | $13.00–$19.00 | The reference time |
| Weekday rush hourTuesday 17:30 | $14.20 | $13.00–$19.00 | Only the traffic |
| NightTuesday 23:30 | $14.20 | $13.00–$19.00 | Only the traffic |
| Weekend afternoonSaturday 14:00 | $14.20 | $13.00–$19.00 | Only the traffic |
Where you start and end
- Pick-up: South Station
- Boston's main station, for Amtrak to New York, commuter rail and the Red and Silver Lines, with the bus terminal next door.
- Drop-off: Longwood Medical Area
- The medical area around Longwood Avenue, with Brigham and Women's, Beth Israel, Boston Children's and Dana-Farber.
About this trip
- How much is a taxi from South Station to Longwood Medical Area?
- About $14.20 on a weekday in the daytime, $13.00 to $19.00 depending on traffic, for 3.4 mi (about 20 min).
- Is it a flat fare or the meter?
- The meter: $2.60 to start, then $2.80 per mile.
- Which surcharges apply?
- None on a weekday in the daytime.
- Does the time of day change the fare?
- No, it comes to about $14.20 at any time.
Route
Usually via Saint James Avenue, Huntington Avenue (MA-9) and Longwood Avenue. Drivers may take another way when traffic is heavy.
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