There are 4 ways to get from Boxborough to Norwood by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from South Acton to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Washington St @ Cottage Stbus 34E
2h 22m$23–37Drive 32.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boxborough to Norwoodcar 32.9 mi
47 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boxborough to Norwoodtaxi 32.9 mi
47 min$110–140Train
- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the train from South Station to Norwood Depottrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
2h 31m$23–38
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boxborough to Norwood is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Boxborough to Norwood is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct train from Boxborough to Norwood. However, there are services departing from Littleton/Route 495 and arriving at Norwood Depot via Porter and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
The distance between Boxborough and Norwood is 50 miles. The road distance is 33.1 miles.
The best way to get from Boxborough to Norwood without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 22m and costs $23 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Boxborough to Norwood, including transfers.
Boxborough to Norwood train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Littleton/Route 495 station.
Boxborough to Norwood train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Porter station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boxborough to Norwood is 33 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Boxborough to Norwood.
There are 1301+ hotels available in Norwood.
What companies run services between Boxborough, MA, USA and Norwood, MA, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Boxborough to Norwood Depot via Littleton/Route 495, Porter, Porter, South Station, and South Station in around 2h 31m.
Train from South Acton to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Train from South Station to Norwood Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–9
Bus from Forest Hills to Washington St @ Cottage St
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $110–140
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