Faulkner Hospital: How Far Is It, Really?

The distance of Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital from your current location will depend on where you are now. Faulkner Hospital is located at 1153 Centre Street in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston, Massachusetts, approximately 5 miles from Brigham and Women's Hospital's main campus. The quickest way to get to the hospital from Boston is by taxi, which takes 12 minutes and costs $23-$28. The cheapest way to get there is by bus or train, which costs $1 and takes 27 minutes.

Driving from Boston Airport to Faulkner Hospital

If you are looking for the fastest way to get to Faulkner Hospital, a taxi will cost between $35 to $45 and will also take about 15 minutes.

There is no direct bus from Boston Airport to Faulkner Hospital. However, if you are looking to take public transport, you can take a bus from Terminal C - Arrivals, LEX Pick Up to Forest Hills via Back Bay. This journey will take approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. The best way to get from the airport to the hospital without a car is to take a combination of the bus and subway, which will take 52 to 53 minutes and cost $15.

If you are driving from Boston Airport to Faulkner Hospital, you can follow these directions:

Exit the airport via Temkin Road and take a slight right to merge onto MA-1A S. After 1.5 miles, use the left two lanes to turn left onto MA-28 N/William F McClellan Highway. After 0.4 miles, use the right lane to merge onto I-93 S via the ramp to Quincy. After 2.5 miles, use the left two lanes to turn slightly left to stay on I-93 S (signs for I-90 W/Quinsigamond Ave). After 0.6 miles, take exit 14 toward MA-3 S/Dorchester/South Bay Plaza. Keep right and merge onto MA-3 S/Dorchester Ave. After 0.5 miles, turn right onto Boston St and then turn left onto Dorchester Ave. After 0.6 miles, turn right onto Park St and Faulkner Hospital will be on your right.

Taking a taxi from Boston Airport to Faulkner Hospital

The taxi ride will typically take around 15 minutes and cost between $35 and $45. This is the fastest way to travel between the two locations.

If you are arriving at Boston Airport and wish to take a taxi to Faulkner Hospital, you can find taxis readily available outside the arrivals area. You can either approach a taxi stand or use a ride-hailing app to request a ride. Provide the driver with the address of Faulkner Hospital, and they will be able to take you directly there.

It is important to note that the estimated time and cost provided are based on regular traffic conditions. If you are travelling during rush hour or there are unexpected delays, the journey may take longer and potentially affect the cost.

Additionally, if you are travelling with a large group or have specific accessibility requirements, you may need to request a larger taxi or one that is equipped with the necessary accommodations. These options may also impact the availability and cost of the taxi service.

Taking a bus from Boston Airport to Faulkner Hospital

There is no direct bus from Boston Airport to Faulkner Hospital. However, you can take a bus and then the subway, which takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.

First, take a bus from Terminal C - Arrivals, LEX Pick-Up to Dartmouth Street opposite Back Bay Station. From there, take the Orange Line subway from Back Bay to Forest Hills. The nearest train station to Faulkner Hospital is Forest Hills, which is a 20-minute walk from the hospital.

Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal C - Arrivals, LEX Pick-Up to Dartmouth Street opposite Back Bay Station, Back Bay, and Forest Hills. This journey takes around 1 hour and 20 minutes.

There are several bus lines that stop near Faulkner Hospital, including the 38, 39, 41/42, and 51. The nearest bus stop to the hospital is Centre St @ Faulkner Hospital, which is a 2-minute walk away.

Please note that the information provided assumes that Boston Airport refers to Logan International Airport.

Driving from Boston to Faulkner Hospital

Directions

For step-by-step driving directions from your specific location in Boston, you can use a mapping service like Google Maps. However, here is some general information on how to get from Boston to Faulkner Hospital by car.

Faulkner Hospital is located at 1153 Centre Street in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston. If you're driving from the Boston Airport (BOS), the distance is about 10 miles, and the drive typically takes around 15 minutes.

You can take a taxi or drive yourself. If you're driving, you can follow these general directions:

• Head southwest on MA-28 S/Toscanini Blvd toward Service Rd.
• Keep left to stay on MA-28 S/Toscanini Blvd.
• Continue on MA-28 S. Take I-93 S to MA-9 W/Huntington Ave in Boston. Take exit 17 from I-93 S.
• Follow MA-9 W/Huntington Ave to Centre St in Jamaica Plain.
• Faulkner Hospital will be on your right.

Other Transport Options

If you prefer not to drive, there are several other ways to get from Boston to Faulkner Hospital:

• By subway and bus: The MBTA operates a subway from State to Forest Hills every 10 minutes, with tickets costing $3 and the journey taking 20 minutes. From there, you can take the MBTA bus 38, which stops directly in front of Faulkner Hospital on Centre Street.
• By bus: MBTA bus 39 also goes from Boston to Faulkner Hospital, taking approximately 27 minutes.
• By shuttle: There is a shuttle service that runs between Brigham and Women's Hospital (75 Francis Street) and Faulkner Hospital.

Taking a train from Boston to Faulkner Hospital

There are several ways to travel from Boston to Faulkner Hospital, including by train, bus, subway, car, or taxi. Here is some detailed information on how to get to Faulkner Hospital from Boston by train.

Train from Boston to Faulkner Hospital

The train is a convenient option for travelling from Boston to Faulkner Hospital. The hospital is located in the Jamaica Plain section of Boston, approximately 5 miles from the city centre.

The MBTA operates train services from Boston to Faulkner Hospital. Trains depart from State Station and arrive at Forest Hills Station, which is the closest station to the hospital. These trains run frequently, with services departing every 10 minutes, and the journey takes approximately 20 minutes.

Alternative Transport Options

In addition to the train, there are other transport options available to reach Faulkner Hospital from Boston.

• Bus: MBTA bus services depart from Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St Station and arrive at South St @ St Rose St Station, near the hospital. Buses run every 15 minutes and the journey takes approximately 27 minutes.
• Subway: The Orange Line subway operated by MBTA is another option. It takes approximately 39 minutes and costs $3.
• Car or Taxi: The driving distance from Boston to Faulkner Hospital is approximately 6-7 miles, and the journey takes around 11-12 minutes.

Directions and Parking at Faulkner Hospital

Faulkner Hospital, officially known as Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital (BWFH), offers a range of medical services. The hospital provides directions and parking information on its website, including an internal wayfinding system that provides step-by-step driving and walking directions. Bicycle racks are also available on-site at two locations on the BWFH campus.

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