The average train between Melrose and Boston Common takes 26 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.
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 26 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Melrose to Boston Common. However, there are services departing from Melrose station and arriving at Boston Common station via Chinatown. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26 min.
Melrose to Boston Common train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Oak Grove station.
Melrose to Boston Common train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chinatown station.
The distance between Melrose and Boston Common is 11.5 km. The road distance is 13 km.
MBTA operates a subway from Oak Grove to Chinatown every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min.