What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Union Station?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Union Station is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Union Station?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Union Station is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $3 - $5.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Union Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Union Station. However, there are services departing from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Main St @ Glenwood Ave via Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Union Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Walpole. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.

How far is it from Boston to Union Station?

The distance between Boston and Union Station is 19 miles. The road distance is 18.8 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Union Station without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Union Station without a car is to train which takes 49 min and costs $3 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Union Station?

The train from South Station to Walpole takes 49 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Boston to Union Station bus from?

Boston to Union Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Union Station train from?

Boston to Union Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.

Train or bus from Boston to Union Station?

The best way to get from Boston to Union Station is to train which takes 49 min and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 39 bus and bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 55m.

Where does the Boston to Union Station bus arrive?

Boston to Union Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.

Where does the Boston to Union Station train arrive?

Boston to Union Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Walpole station.

Can I drive from Boston to Union Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Union Station is 19 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Boston to Union Station.

Where can I stay near Union Station?

There are 276+ hotels available in Union Station.

Boston to Union Station - 4 ways to travel via train, line 39 bus, bus, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from South Station to Walpoletrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
49 min
$3–9
Line 39 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Forest Hillsbus 39
2. Take the bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Avebus 34E
1h 55m
$2–4
Drive 18.6 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Union Stationcar 18.6 mi
40 min
$4–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Union Stationtaxi 18.6 mi
40 min
$65–80

Boston to Union Station by train

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Distance: 18.8 mi
Duration: 49 min

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Union Station, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Walpole every 2 hours. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Union Station via Forest Hills and Main St @ Glenwood Ave in around 1h 55m.

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