What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Acton?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Acton is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Acton?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Acton is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay (Station) and Acton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston, MA - Copley Square and arriving at Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay (Station) and Acton?

No, there is no direct train from Back Bay (Station) to Acton. However, there are services departing from Back Bay and arriving at South Acton via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 46m.

How far is it from Back Bay (Station) to Acton?

The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Acton is 23 miles. The road distance is 23.5 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay (Station) to Acton without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Acton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs $12.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay (Station) to Acton?

The bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs five times a week.

Where do I catch the Back Bay (Station) to Acton bus from?

Back Bay (Station) to Acton bus services, operated by Yankee Line, depart from Boston, MA - Copley Square station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay (Station) to Acton train from?

Back Bay (Station) to Acton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.

Train or bus from Back Bay (Station) to Acton?

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Acton is to bus which takes 1h 14m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $27 and takes 1h 46m.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Acton bus arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Acton bus services, operated by Yankee Line, arrive at Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A station.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Acton train arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Acton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Acton station.

Can I drive from Back Bay (Station) to Acton?

Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay (Station) to Acton is 23 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Back Bay (Station) to Acton.

Where can I stay near Acton?

There are 135+ hotels available in Acton.

Back Bay (Station) to Acton - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Acton by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus Acton/Concord Commuter
1h 14m
$12
Drive 23.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Back Bay (Station) to Actoncar 23.3 mi
35 min
$5–7
Train
1. Take the train from North Station to South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
1h 46m
$16–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to Actontaxi 23.3 mi
35 min
$70–90

Back Bay (Station) to Acton by foot and bus

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1h 14mAverage Duration

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Distance: 22.8 mi
Duration: 1h 14m

What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), MA, USA and Acton, MA, USA?

Yankee Line operates a bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A 5 times a week. Tickets cost $12 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from North Station to South Acton hourly. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 48 min.

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