Boston-South Station

South Boston Bus Station does the job well, even if it is not the most glamorous place to pass through. I have used this station a few times now and overall my experiences have been positive. The location is convenient, especially if you are staying in or around South Boston, and it is fairly easy to get to using public transportation or a rideshare. The station itself is clean enough and generally well organized. It can feel a bit cramped during peak hours, but that seems pretty typical for a busy bus station. Staff members I interacted with were polite and helpful when I had questions about gates and departure times. Security was visible, which made the space feel safer, especially during early morning or late evening trips. There are basic amenities available like restrooms and seating, though more seating would definitely be appreciated when several buses are boarding at once. Food options are limited, so it is a good idea to grab something to eat beforehand if you have a long wait. That said, everything feels functional and straightforward, which is really what you want when traveling. Overall, South Boston Bus Station is a solid option for bus travel. It is not perfect, but it is reliable, convenient, and generally well run. With a few upgrades to comfort and amenities, it could easily earn a full five stars.

Bathrooms are clean & staff is friendly. But there is nothing here. They closed mcd’s & there are only vending machines and no more hudson news. One cart is there selling Boston merch. But nothing eat, drink, or read on the trip. 3 stars is buses are almost always running on time. For that I would give five stars.

A huge station with dedicated sections and buildings for trains and buses. This is the central hub in Boston for incoming and outgoing travel. The area is well maintained even though the bus services that operate here aren’t. Good amount of seating areas and QSRs.

Easy to navigate the wide open spaces as it is set up similar to a mini mall/interstate service area. Waiting areas in the boarding zones are clean. Good signage everywhere to help you find your correct bus.

No information desk. Very few garbage cans. Only a few homeless. Fairly clean.

Beautiful terminal. There's a CVS and plenty of fast food joints. Train, bus or subway connections can be made here.

In the past 9 months I have been riding the train at least once a month. I have to admit, I am getting use to the schedule and routes so it has become easier to commute. Purchasing tickets is easy on line or I see the same customer service agents who are always helpful and friendly. More eateries are opening up again and most of the homeless are not hanging around the station taking up all the seating areas as there aren't very many places to sit. The station has been under renovations but when they're done, it will be even better.

My traveling party and I used a shuttle bus that traveled from Londonderry to Boston and back. It arrived at this bus station, which is massive. I would assume that a person would need to go into this station several times before they would fully understand the layout and be able to navigate it with ease. It took a few twists and turns to figure out how to get out of there and then upon going back we had to go into a couple different entrances to try and figure out where our bus waiting area was. It seems like the inside of the station is good for waiting around if you need to. There was a food court with different options to pick from and public restrooms. I personally wasn't looking for any of that, but nice to know that it's available for people that would be utilizing this station on a more frequent basis than a sightseeing trip. My recommendation to a fellow traveler that might only be utilizing this bus station on one day, put a pen in Google where you exited so that you can follow that pin and make sure you get back in the right entrance when you're going back.

Nice central transportation station located in Downtown Boston with Red Line, Commuter Rail, and Amtrak service. The station is very big, but the staff are super friendly and helpful in navigation. There is also a large lounge to sit at, and there are lots of cafes (e.g. Dunkin, Starbucks, Gong Cha etc...), restaurants (Tavern in the Square, Auntie Anne's etc...), and a CVS to go to for food or last minute essentials. The tracks here are very easy to navigate and the directory is easy to read. It is also the closest station to Seaport, about a 15 minute walk so it's not too bad. It is kept pretty clean as well.

We have used South Station services for both MBTA and Amtrak trains. The hall has a coffee shop (Cafe Nero), restaurant (Tavern in the Square), a CVS, a snack shop and other items a traveler may wish. The hall also has security presence and an Amtrak lounge. A large digital board overhead lists arrivals, departures, times and tracks. The restrooms are quite old. Last visit the ladies was not very clean or well stocked and some of the doors were broken in one way or another. There is one restroom for all businesses so they do get a lot of use. Close to the Rose Kennedy Greenway, underground metro (The "T"), buses, shopping and much more.

It's a train station that functions as such. It is a busy station with tons of activity. Not much more to it.

This was my first time at South Station I normally take the MBTA at Back Bay so I was pleasantly surprised it's much better and has so many more options for food, drinks I mean a Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts how can you go wrong. They have a wine and spirits. Large TV's and. Large Bulletin to check on your departing train times and gate number. If I had to give a complaint it would be in the bathrooms they could use a remodeling otherwise I would use this stop if I had to...

Good Amtrak station. Assessable by the T. A lot of food options and few places to sit. Only a few homeless people.

This is one of the largest stations in Boston, and if you're looking for the Amtrak station, you've come to the right place. It has a variety of stores, including Dunkin', Starbucks, Gong Cha, and many others. However, there's a lack of information on how to purchase tickets for an onward journey. I had to find and visit the Info desk to inquire further. Public transit stations should prioritize providing passengers with more convenient information and assistance.

This seems to be a pretty decent hub for travelers. It's easy to navigate, with plenty of staff around to help if you have questions. The presence of security made it feel safe, which is always a plus. There are lots of waiting areas and seating, so you're not left standing around with all your bags which was nice. The food court is a decent size, offering a good variety of options like boba and pretzels if you're hungry. There's even a CVS for any last-minute travel needs. Not the worst train station I've been to by far.

Kind of fun from TF Green ---pleasant --whipped right through to Ride Share...lots of quick bite offers...no issues!

I honestly try and avoid southstation to come into and go out of from. It is a big hub for trains( commuter rails, The T , acela, amtrak, and buses). It is not the cleanest and has some food and beverage options. They have a mini food court area but mostly fast food I think. There is a Dunkin Donuts, and a cafe nero. Some other booths to purchase snacks and whatever else you may want for your travels. There is an amtrak lounge at this station which is just ok nothing special. This time around when I was there, there were not many snacks to choose from at all. The first time I was there they had alot more. But there are comfortable chairs and couches that you can wait for your train in if you can get access to it. I try and avoid this station late at night or early in the morning as it can be a bit sketchy. And note that if you travel out of here on a train try not to go at 7-8am its a mad house with people coming off their trains and I was going to mine. Very disorganized system they have if any at all.

It seems like South Station's air rights development has been under construction forever, but one can finally begin to see signs of completion, including impressive vaults coming together over the concourse. This will not be a tight and warren-like Penn Station! The Station has also recently added some new tenants, including a new licensed Starbucks location that replaces the pandemic-shuttered kiosk space that is now filled by homegrown coffee chain Cafe Nero. There is also a new bubble tea shop, Gong Cha, and the Au Bon Pain has been replaced by an organic and halal sandwich, pastry, and coffee shop called Melting Sun Diner.

During my trip out to Boston for the marathon, this was one of the larger and better stations that I took to get back to my hotel out in Quincy and to get to the airport. From here, I was able to catch a red line train headed down towards Braintree. I was so able to catch a silver line SL1 bus for the airport. I waited with my friend here as she was taking a commuter train back to Hopkinton. There were several food options conveniently available at this station.

WHY IS IT SO CONFUSING TO NAVIGATE? All we wanted to do was find the Amtrak Lounge and get back to our train. We asked many people in uniform to help guide us and no one was able to assist...just kept saying they work for the train, or the bus but no knowledge of the layout. No guidance signage, tons of construction everywhere that made it even worse to navigate. I have traveled the globe alone in places I didn't read or speak the language and had an easier time than here.

I KNOW I wrote and published my review here, back in August. So, where did it go???? Anyways, this place seems to constantly be under construction, or something gets moved around. Many improvements happening. The food services have changed quite a lot. At the time, it was sort of that half-way out of the Pandemic thingy within the place, but most people were more than half-way OUT of that.... so, i still had to socially distance myself since many people still seemed traumatized over the pandemic, but clearly NOT EVERYONE was, and it was obvious. Plus, I didn't want someone finger wagging and posting some fit online about this person did THIS THINGY... So, I was constantly putting the mask on, and taking it off, over & over. Either way SOMEBODY is gonna be irate over it whether you DON'T wear it, or whether you DO. It looks and SMELLS way batter than before. I hope it's finally finished by now. But, it's defiantly DIFFERENT NOW. I actually liked the food choices, and the new restrooms.

How do I rate South Station? Perhaps this is a more accurate rating/ranking: NYC Grand Central Terminal, 5 stars Boston South Station, 4 stars NYC Penn Station, 3 stars If you are not from Boston and need to catch the bus/silver line/Amtrak, I suggest you arrive early as navigation can get confusing. In a nutshell, silver line and red line are downstairs. The main lobby is the waiting room for commuter rail and Amtrak, with some food selections (although if you have extra time, walk 10-15 mins to grab from some fast casual places nearby in Chinatown or downtown). And then the bus terminal (greyhound, etc) is all the way towards the back. The lobby ventilation is generally good, since it has high ceiling (CO 2 around 600-800). Train and buses ventilation are often poor (CO 2 gets as high as 2000!). There is a CVS right by the entrance, which is convenient if you need to grab anything last minute for your travel essentials. However, they are not always well stocked. If you are here to catch a train, they often only post the track information 10 minutes ahead of time.

Pros - there's a CVS inside the station! Definitely needed that to grab cough drops before heading to Gillette to see the Patriots lose. Also, the architecture is quite lovely. It has that feel of a Union Station or some other old-timey major city train depot. They have a ton of coffee/food options as well, so you can grab a bite or some caffeine before your travels. Cons - it's full of Bostonians. Ha ha, I kid, I kid! You guys are all right. Actually, the only major cons are how it seems like constructions is always going on, and there was a HUGE walk to the front of the train that takes you to the stadium. Seemed like we could have gotten on the train far earlier, but whatever, it is what it is. It's a neat station, I'm sure full of history. Very scenic and very convenient. I'd be fine traveling through here again!

Terrible train station. I don't know what's going on in the city of Boston that the people put up with such a substandard train station. the acoustics are terrible to the point where you can't hear any of the announcements, there's almost zero seating, and it's laid out in such a way that it's almost impossible to determine where your train is or when it is boarding. Further, to continue north out of Boston you have to take multiple equally confusing subway trains to North Station. I honestly recommend bypassing Boston if at all possible or you will become trapped in a Franz Kafka novel trying to get out of the city. Finally, this station always has at least a half dozen panicked pigeons flying around trying to get out, which are honestly quite relatable since that's how the station makes me feel. Do better, city of Boston

If you come from Providence to Boston on the MBTA, South Station is one of the most likely places you will get off in Boston. That could be to get out into the city to visit Chinatown, Quincy Market, downtown, Financial Center, the Commons, etc. Or....to transfer to the subway lines or to get to Logan airport. The terminal is always busy with people getting on or off ... changing modes of transportation or lines....It does have a small food court section, and it does have some homeless people laying around sometimes. The Boston Terminal Company (which was comprised of The New Haven Railroad, The Boston and Albany Railroad Company, The New England Railroad Company, The Boston and Providence Railroad Corporation and the Old Colony Railroad Company) was formed to develop South Union Station. Due to railroad industry consolidation, by the time of the station's dedication, there would only be two players left out of the original group of five. Boston's South Station is located in the heart of the city's Financial District. It opened for passenger service on New Year's Day 1899. Designed in the Neoclassical Revival style, its head house features arched entryways, ionic columns, a central pediment and balustrades along the roof line. The monumental exterior clock, surrounded by carved decoration, is topped by an eight-foot high eagle. Like many large passenger rail facilities, South Station suffered deferred maintenance in the mid-20th century, a time when the future of passenger trains seemed uncertain. In 1965 the Boston Redevelopment Authority purchased the building with the intention of redeveloping the site. Concerned citizens succeeded in listing South Station on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, halting demolition. The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority bought the facility in 1978 and undertook a multimillion dollar rehabilitation that also included construction of a new bus terminal and parking garage over the tracks.

I had to catch an Amtrak at the South Station as part of my trip to the East coast, and happened to come by during the morning rush on a Monday. Getting to the station from Boston airport via car was pretty easy, even with some traffic in the tunnel, took about 15-20mins at most. Dropping off, especially if you have multiple or large bags, may be difficult for some as there didn't seem to be a clear passenger drop off/pick up area? There's quite a bit of construction, which could be a bit chaotic for anyone who's there for the first time and trying to figure out where to go. When you walk in, there is an information desk near the entrance. For the Amtrak sales and information area, go left and it'll be on the left side. If you're hungry and have time, there are a few food vendors inside but only a few were open when I was there at 9am. There's also a CVS inside. When you walk into the Amtrak office, there's a few boards that will show the current trains (boarding, to arrive, and TBD). The staff did try to make announcements as the board updated, some announced before the update, but at times it wasn't the loudest or consistent. So be sure you're keeping an eye on the board, especially if you're choosing to wait in that area (there's a few seats). Some of the platforms can be a bit of a walk from the Amtrak office (5-15 mins depending on walking speed, crowds, and baggage) so keep in mind. I saw a few people running for their Amtrak trains, and the Acela train seemed the quickest to leave. Signage could also be better. Giving 2 stars as the staff working at the Amtrak office weren't the most helpful. Even with no lines, they were too invested in their personal conversation vs helping anyone who came up to the window. Myself and another customer waited for 5mins for the employees to finish their conversation.

A Mecca of tourists, Bostonians, travelers in and out of this iconic location. Extremely busy and many spots to grab coffee or food plus a CVS LOCATED INSIDE! You also have the Boston Transit Subway down stairs to get around Boston plus the Bus Terminal is located there. A very high building is now being constructed on the property. The entrance is very impressive and a must see.

Very clean. Less confusing than other places. People are friendlier. Less homeless people. Much better than NYC. Absolutely beautiful.

South Station is the epitome of a Boston Landmark. Not only is it a landmark, but it is a hub that connects downtown, Boston, businesses and shops with the rest of the state and more. It houses trains buses and now they are building a tower which I believe will be offices possibly residences I am curious to see but they're going up at least 15 floors maybe 30?? Parking almost impossible here, but it does connect everyone to work, so during commuting times the streets of filled with pedestrians coming in and out of South Station. The history of this building goes back for years and years and must've been fantastic back in the day. The exterior of the building has fantastic architectural design now with the new building going up on top and behind the original structure it's gonna be a clash of the new in the old, which is going to be fantastic and will keep old Boston alive anyone that comes to Boston should visit this location at least one time while you're there, don't forget to pop over to Chinatown which is across the street and up a block for some great food

So, if you're not from here, you will get lost. We were advised to take the bus from the station to the airport to get a car rental. So, there's a bus terminal and a city bus terminal. Getting off the Amtrak train, we followed signs to the bus terminals thinking this would put us on the city bus route...oh no, that would be too easy. The city buses are located underground through a maze of tunnels, passing the metro station turnstiles, down the elevator or stairs on a platform with two silver lines. Next time, we'll do a ride share instead of listening to locals. I will say the station staff was great in helping us navigate through the maze.

Easy to find your rain, old building but they are working on renovations, train was on schedule to NYC. Homeless people do have a certain spot they gather here but mind business and do not appear to be problematic. The Tavern pub was out of business but equipment still intact more of a eyesore. Loved the Acela, the seats in business class and first class are spacious! Enjoyable ride!

I was helped by a woman at a desk that seemed like she was placed there to help ppl that need it but when I approached her desk - me being from south Florida and having 2 young children with me (one in a stroller!) and she was very rude acting as though I should have already known where to go and what times trains ran ended up missing my train home and having to wait for the last train home which wasn't till very late ! it ended up really messing up my night and my childrens nights !!! But besides that one lady everyone else was helpful and I and the children really enjoyed our tour of Boston ! Just wish that the desk worker was alittle nicer regardless of if I'm from out of state !!!

Lots of construction right now, so super noisy and messy, but it was still a decent place to arrive and depart from in Boston. Inside they have a few places where you can grab something to eat, but it feels crowded and COVIDEY. Convenient to the bus station located behind the train terminal for connections throughout the area.

South Station is the first and last thing I see every time I travel to Boston. It is the primary hub for Amtrak, buses, and the local metro. It is an iconic historical building in Boston filled with places to eat and relax before your travels. I enjoy walking around South Station and checking out the new bars and restaurants. I have never eaten here but there are your usual fast food and sit-down eateries. The main negative I have is how spread out everything is. Plan to give yourself about 15-20 mins from arriving here to boarding your train. There were several times where I took the red line into south station and had to run through a large maze of twists and turns to find my bus or train. I missed my bus twice due to a delay on the red line. Other than that it is a typical area for wandering around before your next train.

They cleaned up South Station somewhat. It's not as horrifying as it was in recent years. If you're hungry, Regina pizza is great. There is a diner for made-to-order food. Primitive seating, but it's something. There is a CVS there in case you need a pharmacy. I like the police presence, and they were polite about giving directions. MBTA trains are disorganized. You can't predict which track they arrive to/leave from. The trains are not marked with route number nor destination. If you change carriages while in operation, you can be cut in half. Like someone else said, it's a Franz Kafka novel. If you want to continue Northbound on Amtrak, you have to travel one mile to North Station. I choose to walk. The Orange Line is finally open, so you can take the subway to North Station. The newcomer must talk with strangers for directions...a novelty these days. The system is decaying and sporadic. Bring your sense of humor with you.

Meh, yeah, just meh. Small station and nothing to write home about. 12 tracks of trains leading into and out of the city. Did not feel anything special inside unlike 30th Street and Grand Central. The exterior is beautiful but once you are inside there is a few places to eat and a waiting area with uncomfortable benches and nowhere for you to charge your phone. At least the staff was nice and let me out onto the platforms to let me railfan for a time until it was time for me to board my train. I guess I am too jaded from other beautiful train stations, but this one just did not do it for me. Easy to navigate? Yes. T friendly? Absolutely. But when it comes to everything else it falls just short of being a station to remember.

I'm at home with a cold - and Im rolling up my sleeves and writing a bunch of reviews for all the usual spots in Boston. First stop, South station. From the outside, the building looks run down and sad, very different from the shiny, newer construction that has taken over the downtown area. The sidewalks around here are smelly, there's questionable puddles, garbage flying around, and tented construction sites (so watch where youre walking and be sure to not fall into a sinkhole or something). But really who cares. THIS is the place that will take you to OTHER PLACES, such as New York City, DC, Philly, etc... and if you know the comfort of taking a train (vs standing in line at TSA for a short flight and doing the whole airport thing).. then you know this place is worth it. There's a CVS right inside (that closes early), a McDonalds, and a bunch of other newsstands/shops/eateries in here that are sure to fill (some, not ALL) of your needs as you prepare to get away from Boston in search of something a little more exciting and fun. That's right, join the weekend crowd going to NYC which will take you straight into Penn Station, walk to Bryant Park and explore all that the city has to offer!

Not to be confused with South Sensations which are what Barbie feels when I visit her South Station. South Station is of course the place where the Greyhound station is located and it's a beautiful old facade right in the heart of the City of Boston and definitely one of my favourite train stations in the country and a rival for Grand Central Station in NYC in terms of how pretty it is, if a little smaller.

The south station is getting busy now, and the Redline trains seem to be almost full this weekend. Stepping out of the station, almost every place I pay attention to is opened and has a line. The city is waking up as spring arrives. I am not sure but maybe one day, when the station is jammed again, I may miss the days where the station was completely empty. I wonder how people felt a hundred years ago when passing this station during the 1918 pandemic.

This station is under construction! You need to know that before you judge it too harshly. It's a rather large station and will be lovely when it's done. Until then, hold on and get there early

It's strange to write a review for a station stop, but why not? A historic building, to be sure. I do like that they finally did something with that waste of a second floor - they put in a CVS. Sure, it's stupid expensive because this is boston, and they charge you for using a plastic bag, but hey, I got my shaving cream. The overall floor plan of the station has been in a constant change of flux. They have a rotating mix of stores that come and go. There's a tiny BAR there now. Remember when grilled cheeses were in and we had that here too? The food court is ok - still expensive for Boston, but hey it's there if ya need it. It still gets crowded when waiting for a train, but the signage is ok and not difficult to get around. Lot of interesting people to maneuver around when getting through here. I'm grateful it's here because I need it.

A bigger version of the Providence train station. There's a bigger selection of food stands there. It's way busier especially during rush hour. There's three train stations in Boston; this is the one I mainly use. The other two stations are Back Bay and North Station. There are many amenities available: - ATM - Elevator - pay phones (yes they still exist! Lol) - restrooms - vending machines - ticket sales office and many more. There are lots of parking but not sure of how quickly that fills up. The hours for the train station are 5 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Monday through Sunday. You could take the train anywhere in the United States. My usual routes are Providence to Boston. There are plenty of seats but during peak hours, it gets super busy and you may have to share seats with strangers. Overall, a good train station and it's very convenient for commuters.

I have a confession to make: I've been spoiled when it comes to train stations. While I have seen stations that were, at least in some respects not nearly as nice, but having traveled Europe, I've seen quite a few that were much nicer. Appearance: In terms of looks, I find that this stations falls right on the golden mean. It is not as grandiose as Grand Central, but it is not the shopping mall I have seen many train stations become when I was abroad. Instead of a plethora of columns or stores/restaurants, there is loads of open space, natural light, and an incredibly conspicuous departures board. Exterior gives the station some of that grand look. Stores/Shopping: There are some booths/stands selling various trinkets in the station, however, the only real store in this station is CVS, which occupies a small amount of the first, and a large portion of the second level. I must say, this is actually incredibly convenient. If you are a person on a daily commute or looking to board Amtrak or a bus, having a CVS there can really save the day. Having almost anything you could need, from medication to food to Tide-to-go, it helps. Seating: There are some benches, but otherwise seating in the station is extremely limited. On the one hand I realize unlike an airport, there is no reason to get to the station 3 hours before the train. Nonetheless, in the event of delays, or people who come a couple hours early anyway, not only having more seating but more comfortable seating would be much appreciated. Dining: Think: the mini version of Quincy Market. There is a great selection of small eateries, and a common area to eat everything. Some are local chains, and some are much larger chains. Most options might not exactly be healthy, but at least they (mostly) taste good. I believe there is a small full-service restaurant towards the back, but don't quote me on it. I also find it curious that right in the middle, adjacent to each other is a Dunkin Donuts and a Starbucks... lines are typical of equal length. Tickets: While the sign is not as conspicuous as with departures, there is a ticketing area. Due to the nature of Amtrak and Commuter Rail tickets, most passengers already have their tickets, but having this staffed area is of great benefit. A larger sign would be nice though. Speaking of signage... Navigation: Navigation-wise is one of the weak points of this station. While it is not as confusing as Park St, finding your way around the entire station can be challenging to the novice traveler. Some more signage for getting to the Red/Silver lines, or to the trains wouldn't hurt. But, in terms of the bus station, there is a definite lack of proper signage. You have to go down the track on the extreme right (track 1?), and you will see it on the right. Nowhere near as confusion as New York's Penn Station though. Cleanliness: Everything is kept very clean. Floors are free from trash and debris, eating areas are wiped down, and the toilets are kept very fresh as well. Having clean, sanitary, and free restrooms in a busy train station is amazing. Never had an issue with hygiene in the station or the toilet.

Pigeon infested! Cover your food and drinks!! Escalators down frequently. Sadly this place is all we have to work with in train travel.

Free bathrooms, but be mindful of the homeless people. Located in the outskirts of Chinatown is South Station with a few quick service restaurants is where you will wait for the Commuter Rail and Amtrak with a large board in front to tell you which platform to board with time and destination. People are somewhat friendly and it is usually very busy. The bus terminal is also connected as well.

Good selection of food stuffs inside if you want to get a quick bite to eat before traveling to your destination. I had never been here before so I was a little nervous about missing my train. But easy enough 15-20 minutes before departing they put the trains up on the big board with the track it will be departing from. Very easy to figure out and not too big of place that you get lost. Quick in and quick boarding. My train did have an electrical issue that day so we left about 20 minutes late because we kept stopping to power on the AC and the outlets. I thought we might have to de-train but luckily they fixed it somehow. Train was nice and clean when I boarded and the crew was friendly. I got the "quiet car" be aware it's library like rules and atmosphere , people will get mad when you talk even a little too loudly.

The South Station Train Terminal aka South Station is part of the Michael S. Dukakis Transportation Center, Boston's busiest transit hub. Boston's version of a 'Union Station' is an elevated station that connects to local & commercial bus services, taxis, commuter rails - MTBA (Red & Silver Lines), Amtrak, & Acela. & For the cyclists, the Subway offers Boston's citywide bicycle sharing program, located outside of the Terminal. The food court has a few restaurants offering Cajun & Mexican cuisine, quick food options & retail stores - Barbara's Bookstore, CVS & a Bank of America. Tidbits: South Station is centrally located in the Financial District overlooking Dewey Square, the Rose Kennedy Greenway thats next to a seasonal Farmer's Market. In close proximity is Chinatown - Boston claims to be the 3rd largest Chinese neighborhood in the country. The Atlantic Avenue exit is the easiest designation for the Taxi/Uber/Lyft pick ups. Downtown Crossing the artery of Boston's city life is a short distance from the Station. The locals were friendly in offering assistance as I got turnaround exiting the transfer point that's underground. Esthetically, the station has a cool vibe in it's design & layout...similar to Chicago's & NY's Penn stations. I look forward to venturing deeper with my perusing as time permits.

I used Amtrak to provide transportation to West Palm Beach FL. This was my first time ever riding a train. The South Street station did very well with offering good quality service despite the construction and renovations occurring in the building. As I was waiting for my train to depart I utilized the concession area to purchase breakfast and to consume it, there were multiple choices to please everyone's taste of nourishment. The train was right on schedule and the attendants were very informative and helpful to ones needs before and on the train . The train was clean and well organized so there was no confusion upon boarding or unloading passengers. I will definitely ride Amtrak again. I will use luggage with wheels next time as my baggage was heavy and the walk to the train was longer than expected.

South Station is one of Boston's two major train and bus hubs. It is large, clean and well organized. If you arrive by bus, you can take a commuter train south or west by walking through the station. It also links directly to the Boston subway system. There are ample overpriced food vendors and restrooms. Recently I was pleasantly surprised when arriving from NH by bus, how affordable (and more comfortable than a bus) the commuter rail was to Providence. I just wish when arriving from NYC, you didn't have to go to North Station to catch a commuter train to the northern suburbs!

It's fine and does the job. The ceilings are nice and high and there is a good collection of stores/food shops here. If you are waiting around you can visit the food court. Or you can stop quickly for a sandwich to take on the train. If you need drinks/candy/snacks, there is an express CVS that sells that stuff. The Amtrak lounge is old and annoyingly on the second floor so you have to lug your heavy luggage upstairs. There always seems to be some sort of construction going on and the ads are very in your face. Be wary of your personal belongings as there are some characters around.

South Station is a shadow of its former self....dark, foreboding, and rundown. Significant investment is required to make it an appealing place once again. It appears to be a forgotten backwater transit facility rather than a proud entrance to a great city. I would never recommend that someone experience this as their introduction to Boston nor put up with it as a daily commuting platform. Shame on Boston and the MBTA for letting the station fall into a state of such disrepair.

South Station is basically the "Union Station" of Boston. It is the largest rail station in the city and houses several transportation options including Amtrak, MBTA Commuter Rail as well as the Red and Silver MBTA lines. It is also in short proximity to the South Station Bus Terminal. My visit to this station was limited to the Red and Silver lines as I transferred between these services at South Station. So I don't have any knowledge of the Amtrak and Commuter Rail portions of this station. But as far as the subway part of this station goes, I really love how easy it is to transfer between lines. If you are visiting Boston and don't have more than one piece of luggage to lug around, it isn't too difficult to use public transportation to get to and from Logan Airport using South Station. If you are coming from the airport, you don't need to exit the station to get to the Red Line. You just need to head up some stairs to get to the train platform for the Red Line. And I found the bus/train frequencies here great compared to Seattle. I don't think I waited more than 10 minutes here and that was only because I barely missed the last train. My experience with South Station on my trip to Boston was positive. I found it to be an easy connection point in my travels around the city.

I really think South Station should be graded when comparing many other Union Station-like stations throughout the US. Most of them are barely functioning as a transportation hub. Many do not have restrooms (or restrooms you'd like to use) or any other real type of amenities. If you're lucky, there someone selling some garbage movie type popcorn or street hotdogs. Here, you have a variety of admittedly overpriced slightly-above-mall-food-court food. But still, compared to what you'd find at Union Station in Chicago or Indianapolis? This place is heaven. Would I go out of my way to eat or drink here when Chinatown or the North End are steps away? Hell no. But if I was catching a train back to the burbs or stopping here on my way to New York, sure. Maybe. -1 star for the obvious F-U for South Station's hatred of electrical outlets.

As an avid traveler and public transport enthusiast, I felt compelled to comment on Boston's South Station after a recent bus trip from Philly landed me here. It's not magical, it's not life changing, it's nothing special, but I think it's worth noting that South Station in comparison to stations in other major cities in the US and around the world, it's not bad for a transportation hub. It's huge, clean, and not overly crowded (at least when I was there). You can pick up almost any form of Boston's awesome public transport from this spot, and if you've got the time to explore, you're not terribly far from some great shopping. It's fairly easy to navigate through the station, and there are clean bathrooms, plenty of seating should you need it, and lots of options for quick bites or coffee. My first step off the bus in Boston, I thought "wow, it smells like Dunkin Donuts here. I must be in New England." Compared to the Philly station where I picked up my initial bus, I'd take South Station any day.

Amtrak will double the price of the train within 15 minutes while kicking you out of your browser to up the price. Also +$18 for "fare protection?" Which doesn't change that your ticket is non-refundable or changeable, it is simply EMS services (if needed) and paying for lost or stolen bags- which are a given on any other mode of transportation, not a privilege. This is why I would rather take a greyhound or a commuter rail. In all my traveling which is frequent, I can never bring myself to accept their bullshit.

Not much better in the 18 months since I was here last. The signage still needs improvement for people that are from out of town. I don't quite understand why the airport bus is free *from* the airport but is not free *to* the airport, unless I wanted to walk a mile or so over to Silver Line Way. And to save $2.65, it's just not worth it. How to get to the Silver Line bus should be clearer. Oh, and for you MBTA folks... the sign needs to be very clear that it's $1.65 for a single ride but it's ANOTHER DOLLAR to put on your brand new Charlie Card. Heck of a souvenir though.

OK so I stop at Auntie Anne's quite often for their cinnamon sugar pretzels but there are many other places in South Station's food court and eatery area. Of course there is the MBTA commuter train, the Red and Silver Line, Amtrak and the buses at the other end. The bathrooms are over in the far corner between Rosie's Bakery and Serenade Chocolatier. Most of the places have drinks from water, soda, juices etc at each place within the food court. Here is a list of different places to stop at depending on what you need or are looking for: ATM Banks Bank of America Citizens Sovereign Food Hot food ready to serve - Look through and see, possibly sample and select your hot entrees Southwest Grill Master Wok - Chinese Pizzeria Regina Sandwiches of the sorts Au Bon Pain - Sandwiches, salads, pastries Cosi Mc Donald's - well you know Specialty Rosie's Bakery - Cakes, cookies Surf City Squeeze - Yummy fruit smoothies Serenade Chocolatier Barbara's Books Clarke's Saloon Cheeseboy - Coming soon Martin's News Shop - Newspapers, magazines, cigarettes General Shoe and Luggage Repair - Shoe shine and repairs Lambert's Flower Shop - Pretty Cut flowers Teddy Ball Games at South Station - Baseball mugs, t-shirts