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How to get fromBoston to Jamaica Plainby subway, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Jamaica Plain by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Green Streetsubway subway Orange Line
    14 min
    $3
  2. Line 39 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to 775 Centre Stbus bus 39
    25 min
    $1–5
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Jamaica Plaintaxi taxi 5.3 mi
    14 min
    $19–23
  4. Drive  5.3 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Jamaica Plaincar car 5.3 mi
    14 min
    $1–2

Boston to Jamaica Plain by subway

Calendar1456Weekly Subways
Duration14 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Jamaica Plain, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Downtown Crossing to Green Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to 775 Centre St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 25 min.

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