How to get fromBoston to JFK/UMassby train, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to JFK/UMass by train, taxi, foot, or subway

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Train
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1. Take the train from South Station to JFK/UMasstrain Fall River/New Bedford Line / ...
7 min
$1–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston to JFK/UMasstaxi 5.5 mi
8 min
$19–24
Walk
1. Take the foot from Boston to JFK/UMasswalk 3.1 mi
59 min
Subway
1. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to JFK/UMasssubway Red Line
8 min
$3

Boston to JFK/UMass by train

90Weekly Trains

7 minAverage Duration

$1Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2.4 mi
Duration: 7 min

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and JFK/UMass, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from South Station to JFK/UMass hourly. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 7 min.

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