There are 5 ways to get from Acton to Northeastern University by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from South Acton to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
1h 17m$18–27Drive 23.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Acton to Northeastern Universitycar 23.4 mi
36 min$5–7Bus via Northeastern University
- Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus Acton/Concord Commuter
1h 20m$15Taxi
- Take the taxi from Acton to Northeastern Universitytaxi 23.4 mi
36 min$75–90Bus
- Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus Acton/Concord Commuter
1h 25m$12
Acton to Northeastern University by bus, tram, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Acton to Northeastern University is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Acton to Northeastern University is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $7.
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 Northeastern University. However, there are services departing from South Acton and arriving at Massachusetts Avenue via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
The distance between Acton and Northeastern University is 31 miles. The road distance is 23.5 miles.
The best way to get from Acton to Northeastern University without a car is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $17 - $27.
It takes approximately 1h 17m to get from Acton to Northeastern University, including transfers.
Acton to Northeastern University bus services, operated by Yankee Line, depart from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A station.
Acton to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Acton station.
The best way to get from Acton to Northeastern University is to train which takes 1h 17m and costs $17 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus via Northeastern University, which costs $15 and takes 1h 20m.
What companies run services between Acton, MA, USA and Northeastern University, 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.
Train from South Acton to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
- 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
- Yankee line
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
- Yankee line
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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More Questions & Answers
Acton to Northeastern University bus services, operated by Yankee Line, arrive at Boston, MA - Copley Square station.
Acton to Northeastern University train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Acton to Northeastern University is 24 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Acton to Northeastern University.
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