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How to get fromBoston to Medfordby train, bus, taxi, car, subway, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Medford by train, bus, taxi, car, subway, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from North Station to Malden Centertrain train Haverhill Line
    11 min
    $1–7

  2. Line 354 bus

    1. Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Government Ctr Sta to City Hall Mall @ Salem St - Medford City Hallbus bus 354
    20 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Medfordtaxi taxi 5.7 mi
    8 min
    $20–25

  4. Drive 5.7 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Medfordcar car 5.7 mi
    8 min
    $1–2

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from State to Malden Centersubway subway Orange Line
    13 min
    $3

  6. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Government Center to Medford/Tuftstram tram E / ...
    23 min
    $3

Boston to Medford by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration11 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.6 mi
  • Duration: 11 min

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Medford, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from North Station to Malden Center hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Cambridge St @ Government Ctr Sta to City Hall Mall @ Salem St - Medford City Hall every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 20 min.

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