There are 4 ways to get from Boston to West Acton Station (MBTA) by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
52 min$13–21Drive 24.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to West Acton Station (MBTA)car 24.5 mi
40 min$5–7Bus
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus Acton/Concord Commuter
1h 17m$26–30Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to West Acton Station (MBTA)taxi 24.5 mi
40 min$75–95
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to West Acton Station (MBTA) is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 40 min.
The fastest way to get from Boston to West Acton Station (MBTA) is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to West Acton Station (MBTA). However, there are services departing from Boston, MA - Copley Square and arriving at Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston station to West Acton Station (MBTA). However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at South Acton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Boston and West Acton Station (MBTA) is 27 miles. The road distance is 24.6 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to West Acton Station (MBTA) without a car is to train which takes 52 min and costs $12 - $22.
It takes approximately 52 min to get from Boston to West Acton Station (MBTA), including transfers.
Boston to West Acton Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by Yankee Line, depart from Boston, MA - Copley Square station.
Boston to West Acton Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Boston to West Acton Station (MBTA) is to train which takes 52 min and costs $12 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26 - $30 and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and West Acton Station (MBTA), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to South Acton hourly. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, Yankee Line operates a bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A 5 times a week. Tickets cost $12 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
Train from North Station to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
- Phone
- +1 617 268 8890
- [email protected]
- Website
- yankeeline.us
Bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12
- Book at
- Yankee line
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to West Acton Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by Yankee Line, arrive at Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A station.
Boston to West Acton Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Acton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to West Acton Station (MBTA) is 25 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Boston to West Acton Station (MBTA).
There are 136+ hotels available in West Acton Station (MBTA).