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How to get fromBoston Common to Roxburyby subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston Common to Roxbury by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Chinatown to Jackson Squaresubway subway Orange Line
    16 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tremont St @ Boylston Station to Nubianbus bus Sl5
    20 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston Common to Roxburytaxi taxi 3.1 mi
    8 min
    $12–15

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Boston Common to Roxburywalk walk 2.9 mi
    56 min

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Boylston to Heath Streettram tram E
    31 min
    $3

Boston Common to Roxbury by foot and subway

Calendar1472Weekly Services
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.5 mi
  • Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Boston Common, MA, USA and Roxbury, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Chinatown to Jackson Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Tremont St @ Boylston Station to Nubian every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 16 min.

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