There are 4 ways to get from Acton to Kendall Square by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from South Acton to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
57 min$18–26Drive 21.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Acton to Kendall Squarecar 21.3 mi
34 min$4–6Bus
- Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus Acton/Concord Commuter
1h 5m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Acton to Kendall Squaretaxi 21.3 mi
34 min$65–85
Acton to Kendall Square by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Acton to Kendall Square is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Acton to Kendall Square is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $3 - $6.
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.
No, there is no direct train from Acton to Kendall Square. However, there are services departing from South Acton and arriving at Kendall/MIT via Porter. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Acton and Kendall Square is 28 miles. The road distance is 21.4 miles.
The best way to get from Acton to Kendall Square without a car is to train which takes 57 min and costs $17 - $26.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Acton to Kendall Square, including transfers.
Acton to Kendall Square bus services, operated by Yankee Line, depart from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A station.
Acton to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Acton station.
The best way to get from Acton to Kendall Square is to train which takes 57 min and costs $17 - $26. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Acton, MA, USA and Kendall Square, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Acton to Porter hourly. Tickets cost $4–10 and the journey takes 40 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.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from South Acton to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com/guides/world-cup-guide
- Adult
- $4–10
- Phone
- +1 617 268 8890
- [email protected]
- Website
- yankeeline.us
Bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12
- Book at
- https://yankeeline.betterez.com/cart/5804fd27175fde200b007b97/reservation/5804fd27175fde200b007b98
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Estimated price
- $65–85
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, and How to get from Luton Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Acton to Kendall Square bus services, operated by Yankee Line, arrive at Boston, MA - Copley Square station.
Acton to Kendall Square train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Acton to Kendall Square is 21 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Acton to Kendall Square.
There are 1823+ hotels available in Kendall Square.