There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Islington by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from South Station to Islingtontrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
37 min$2–8Line 39 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Forest Hillsbus 39
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Washington St opp Waldo Waybus 34E
1h 23m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Islingtontaxi 11.9 mi
28 min$35–50Drive 11.9 mi
- Drive from Boston to Islingtoncar 11.9 mi
28 min$3–4
Boston to Islington by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Islington is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Islington is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $35 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Islington. However, there are services departing from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Washington St opp Waldo Way via Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Islington. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 37 min.
The distance between Boston and Islington is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Islington without a car is to train which takes 37 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from South Station to Islington takes 37 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Boston to Islington bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station.
Boston to Islington train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Islington is to train which takes 37 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 39 bus and bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 23m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Islington, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Islington hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Washington St opp Waldo Way via Forest Hills in around 1h 23m.
Train from South Station to Islington
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Forest Hills to Washington St opp Waldo Way
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Boston to Islington bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
Boston to Islington train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Islington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Islington is 12 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Boston to Islington.
There are 1508+ hotels available in Islington.





