There are 5 ways to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Acton by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
1h 56m$16–26Drive 25.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Actoncar 25.8 mi
38 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus Acton/Concord Commuter
2h 23m$21Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Boston-BOS to Acton25.8 mi
38 minTaxi
- Take the taxi from Boston Airport (BOS) to Actontaxi 25.8 mi
38 min$85–110
Boston Airport (BOS) to Acton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Acton is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 38 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Acton is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston Airport (BOS) to Acton. However, there are services departing from Terminal C - Arrivals, LEX Pick Up and arriving at Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A via Boston, MA - Copley Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston Airport (BOS) to Acton. However, there are services departing from Airport and arriving at South Acton via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
The distance between Boston Airport (BOS) and Acton is 31 miles. The road distance is 25.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Acton without a car is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $16 - $27.
It takes approximately 1h 56m to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Acton, including transfers.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Acton bus services, operated by Yankee Line, depart from Boston, MA - Copley Square station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Acton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Boston Airport (BOS) to Acton is to train which takes 1h 56m and costs $16 - $27. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $21 and takes 2h 23m.
What companies run services between Boston Airport (BOS), USA and Acton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to South Acton hourly. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, 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.
Train from North Station to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12
- Book at
- Yankee line
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More Questions & Answers
Boston Airport (BOS) to Acton bus services, operated by Yankee Line, arrive at Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A station.
Boston Airport (BOS) to Acton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Acton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston Airport (BOS) to Acton is 26 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Boston Airport (BOS) to Acton.
There are 153+ hotels available in Acton.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Boston Airport (BOS) and Acton. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.