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Trip Overview

The average train between Melrose and Boston Common takes 27 min and the fastest train takes 25 min. There is a train service every few hours from Melrose to Boston Common. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

27 min
Duration
8 mi
Distance
$8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Melrose to Boston Common train times

Trains run hourly between Melrose and Boston Common. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melrose is at 10:38 PM which arrives into Boston Common at 11:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Oak Grove and take an average of 27 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA29 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA27 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA25 min • 1 change

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA27 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA25 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA26 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA30 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA29 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA25 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA28 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA28 min • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA31 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA29 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA30 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA27 min • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA27 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA25 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA26 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA30 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA27 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA25 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA26 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA30 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    MBTAMBTA27 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA25 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA26 min • 1 change
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    MBTAMBTA30 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Melrose to Boston Common? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Melrose to Boston Common.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8.3 mi
  • Duration: 27 min

What companies run services between Melrose, MA, USA and Boston Common, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Oak Grove to Chinatown every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 18 min.

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