There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Melrose by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, train, subway, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Laguardia Airport
best- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA)plane BOS - LGA
2h 14m$64–405Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Boston to New Yorkbus Greyhound US0235 / ...
5h 3m$34–66Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Stationtrain Northeast Regional
4h 36m$57–707Bus via New York Midtown (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus FlixBus 2610 / ...
4h 57m$36–57Drive 200.6 mi
- Drive from Boston to Melrosecar 200.6 mi
3h 50m$37–53Fly to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)plane BOS - JFK
2h 19m$224–1,028Fly to Newark Liberty International Airport, train, line 2 subway
- Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)plane BOS - EWR
- Take the train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Stationtrain
- Take the subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Jackson Avsubway
2h 42m$490–1,631
Boston to Melrose by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Melrose is to bus via New York Midtown which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Melrose is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $60 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at New York Midtown via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Fordham via Stamford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.
The distance between Boston and Melrose is 194 miles. The road distance is 201.7 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Melrose without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs $55 - $750.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Boston to Melrose, including transfers.
Boston to Melrose bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.
Boston to Melrose train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from Boston to Melrose is to fly which takes 2h 14m and costs $60 - $410. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $750 and takes 4h 36m, you could also bus via New York Midtown, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 57m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Melrose, Bronx County, NY, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Laguardia Airport (LGA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station every 3 hours. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 3h 12m. Amtrak Acela also services this route every 4 hours.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- jetblue.com
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to Laguardia Airport via Nantucket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–420
Flights from Boston Logan Airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Acela
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Stamford Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $45–700
- Schedules at
- Amtrak Acela
- Website
- Amtrak
- Business Class
- $45–480
- First Class
- $180–700
- Phone
- +1 973-275-5555
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
Train from Newark Airport Railroad Station to New York Penn Station
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $15–19
- Website
- New Jersey Transit
- Website
- NJ Transit: World Cup 2026
- Adult Airport
- $15–19
- Phone
- 877-690-5116
- Website
- MTA Homepage
Subway from 34 St-Penn Station to Jackson Av
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- MTA Schedules
- Website
- MTA Homepage
- Website
- MTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to New York Midtown
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Melrose bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at New York Midtown station.
Boston to Melrose train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Stamford Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Melrose is 202 miles. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Boston to Melrose.
There are 3128+ hotels available in Melrose.












