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

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Train  •  6 min

  1. Take the train from South Station to JFK/UMass Middleborough/Lakeville Line / ...

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Subway  •  15 min

  1. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to JFK/UMass Red Line

2 alternative options

Taxi  •  12 min

  1. Take a taxi from Boston to JFK/UMass 9 miles

Walk  •  1h 3m

  1. Walk from Boston to JFK/UMass 3.3 miles

Boston to JFK/UMass by train

245 Weekly Trains
6 min Average Duration
$2 Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Boston to JFK/UMass is to subway which costs $1 - $3 and takes 15 min.

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The fastest way to get from Boston to JFK/UMass is to train which takes 6 min and costs $2 - $6.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at JFK/UMass. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

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The distance between Boston and JFK/UMass is 2 miles.

The best way to get from Boston to JFK/UMass without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs $2 - $6.

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The train from South Station to JFK/UMass takes 6 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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Boston to JFK/UMass train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.

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Boston to JFK/UMass train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at JFK/UMass station.

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There are 851+ hotels available in JFK/UMass. Prices start at $73 USD per night.

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Map of how to get from Boston to JFK/UMass.
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  • Distance: 2.4 miles
  • Duration: 6 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 $2 - $6 and the journey takes 6 min.

Train operators
MBTA
Phone
+1-617-222-3200
Website
mbta.com
Train from South Station to JFK/UMass
Ave. Duration
6 min
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
$2 - $6
Website
https://www.mbta.com
Children 11 and under
$0
Adult
$2 - $6
Subway from Downtown Crossing to JFK/UMass
Ave. Duration
15 min
Frequency
Every 10 minutes
Estimated price
$1 - $3
Schedules at
mbta.com
Senior
$2
Adult
$3
Other operators
Taxi from Boston to JFK/UMass
Ave. Duration
12 min
Estimated price
$30 - $45
Top Cab
Phone
+1 617-266-4800
Metro Cab
Phone
+1 617-782-5500
Website
boston-cab.com
Boston Cab
Phone
+1 617-536-5010
Website
bostoncab.us

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