There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Melrose by train, taxi, or car
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Boston to Melrose by train
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The cheapest way to get from Boston to Melrose is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Melrose is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $27 - $33.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Station station and arriving at Melrose/Cedar Park. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
The distance between Boston and Melrose is 7 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Melrose without a car is to train which takes 17 min and costs $1 - $7.
The train from North Station to Melrose/Cedar Park takes 17 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Boston to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
Boston to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Melrose/Cedar Park station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Melrose is 8 miles. It takes approximately 13 min to drive from Boston to Melrose.
There are 1795+ hotels available in Melrose.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Melrose, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Melrose/Cedar Park hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 17 min.
Train from North Station to Melrose/Cedar Park
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
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