There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Boston Marathon Start Line by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from South Station to Southboroughtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 17m$7–13Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to Framinghambus Greyhound US0270s
- Take the bus from Framingham MBTA Station to Hopkinton Centerbus Rt305
2h 32m$5–8Drive 28.5 mi
- Drive from Boston to Boston Marathon Start Linecar 28.5 mi
41 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Boston Marathon Start Linetaxi 28.5 mi
41 min$90–110
Boston to Boston Marathon Start Line by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Boston Marathon Start Line is to bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Boston Marathon Start Line is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Boston Marathon Start Line. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Hopkinton Center via Framingham MBTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston station to Boston Marathon Start Line. However, there are services departing from South Station and arriving at Southborough via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
The distance between Boston and Boston Marathon Start Line is 31 miles. The road distance is 28.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Boston Marathon Start Line without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $7 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Boston to Boston Marathon Start Line, including transfers.
Boston to Boston Marathon Start Line bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Boston Marathon Start Line train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Boston Marathon Start Line is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $7 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Boston Marathon Start Line, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Southborough hourly. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 1h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Boston Marathon Start Line via Framingham, Framingham MBTA Station, and Hopkinton Center in around 2h 32m.
Train from South Station to Southborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Framingham
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Boston Marathon Start Line bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Framingham station.
Boston to Boston Marathon Start Line train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Southborough station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Boston Marathon Start Line is 29 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Boston to Boston Marathon Start Line.
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