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How to get fromBoston to Islingtonby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Islington by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from South Station to Islingtontrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    37 min
    $2–8

  2. Line 39 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Forest Hillsbus bus 39
    2. Take the bus from Forest Hills to Washington St opp Waldo Waybus bus 34E
    1h 19m
    $2–4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Islingtontaxi taxi 11.9 mi
    28 min
    $35–50

  4. Drive 11.9 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Islingtoncar car 11.9 mi
    28 min
    $3–4

Boston to Islington by train

Calendar130Weekly Trains
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12.1 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

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 19m.

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