Closest Amtrak train station to MIT & what to do while visiting

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>The options listed on the website are:</p>

<ul>
<li>Boston - Back Bay, MA</li>
<li>Boston - South Station, MA
Downtown</li>
</ul>

<p>Since it's the summer, I can't sit in on any classes, but... is there anything you guys think I should do there, besides the info session and campus tour?</p>

<p>I'm a rising senior planning college visits for the summer, so thanks for your help! :)</p>

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<p>Back Bay Station is technically closer, but South Station is on the Red Line subway (which MIT is also on). South Station is probably a better choice – from Back Bay Station, you’d have to either switch subway lines or walk a bit to get to MIT.</p>

<p>Once you get to South Station, look for the Red Line inbound toward Alewife ($2). You’ll take the train to Kendall/MIT Station, which is on the northeast edge of MIT’s campus.</p>

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<p>Thanks, that sounds great! All of your posts are mind-blowingly helpful.</p>