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How to get fromBoston to Townsendby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Townsend by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Route 3, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Tyngsboro, MAbus bus Northbound
    2. Take the taxi from Tyngsboro, MA to Townsendtaxi taxi
    1h 15m
    $111–136

  2. Drive  42.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Boston to Townsendcar car 42.8 mi
    1h 10m
    $8–12

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from North Station to Shirleytrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the taxi from Shirley to Townsendtaxi taxi
    1h 29m
    $72–98

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Townsendtaxi taxi 42.8 mi
    1h 10m
    $260–320

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  • Distance: 49.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Boston to Townsend. However, you can take the bus to Tyngsboro, MA then take the taxi to Townsend. Alternatively, you can take the train to Shirley then take the taxi to Townsend.

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