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How to get fromBoston to Porterby train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Porter by train, bus, taxi, foot, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from North Station to Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    10 min
    $1–6
  2. Line 87 bus

    1. Take the bus from Lechmere to Elm St @ Hancock Stbus bus 87
    17 min
    $1–5
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Portertaxi taxi 4.3 mi
    11 min
    $16–19
  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Boston to Porterwalk walk 3.9 mi
    1h 16m
  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Park Street to Portersubway subway Red Line
    13 min
    $3
  6. Line 87 bus via Elm St @ Saint James Ave

    1. Take the bus from Lechmere to Elm St @ Saint James Avebus bus 87
    21 min
    $1–5

Boston to Porter by train

Calendar111Weekly Trains
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Porter, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from North Station to Porter hourly. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Lechmere to Elm St @ Hancock St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 14 min.

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