What is the cheapest way to get from Acton to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Acton to Boston is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 36 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Acton to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Acton to Boston is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between Acton and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A and arriving at Boston, MA - Copley Square. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Acton and Boston?

No, there is no direct train from Acton to Boston station. However, there are services departing from South Acton and arriving at North Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

How far is it from Acton to Boston?

The distance between Acton and Boston is 28 miles. The road distance is 22.5 miles.

How do I travel from Acton to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Acton to Boston without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs $14 - $24.

How long does it take to get from Acton to Boston?

It takes approximately 59 min to get from Acton to Boston, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Acton to Boston bus from?

Acton to Boston bus services, operated by Yankee Line, depart from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A station.

Where do I catch the Acton to Boston train from?

Acton to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Acton station.

Train or bus from Acton to Boston?

The best way to get from Acton to Boston is to train which takes 59 min and costs $14 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 5m.

Where does the Acton to Boston bus arrive?

Acton to Boston bus services, operated by Yankee Line, arrive at Boston, MA - Copley Square station.

Where does the Acton to Boston train arrive?

Acton to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Acton to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Acton to Boston is 22 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Acton to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1858+ hotels available in Boston.

Acton to Boston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Acton to Boston by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from South Acton to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
59 min
$15–24
Drive 22.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Acton to Bostoncar 22.3 mi
36 min
$5–6
Bus
1. Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus Acton/Concord Commuter
1h 5m
$12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Acton to Bostontaxi 22.3 mi
36 min
$70–85

Acton to Boston by bus

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1h 5mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 27.9 mi
Duration: 59 min

What companies run services between Acton, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from South Acton to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 54 min. Alternatively, Yankee Line operates a bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Square 5 times a week. Tickets cost $12 and the journey takes 1h 5m.

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