There are 4 ways to get from Brockton to Melrose by train, subway, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, subway
best- Take the train from Brockton to South Stationtrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
- Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Oak Grovesubway Orange Line
1h 41m$8–17Line 12 bus, line 23 bus, subway
cheapest- Take the bus from Main St and Church St to Ashmont Station OBbus 12
- Take the bus from Ashmont to Rugglesbus 23 / ...
- Take the subway from Ruggles to Oak Grovesubway
2h 30m$6–15Drive 29.3 mi
- Drive from Brockton to Melrosecar 29.3 mi
42 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Brockton to Melrosetaxi 29.3 mi
42 min$100–130
Brockton to Melrose by train, foot, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Brockton to Melrose is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Brockton to Melrose is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Brockton to Melrose. However, there are services departing from Brockton and arriving at Oak Grove via Downtown Crossing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 41m.
The distance between Brockton and Melrose is 29 miles. The road distance is 29.5 miles.
The best way to get from Brockton to Melrose without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 41m and costs $7 - $18.
It takes approximately 1h 41m to get from Brockton to Melrose, including transfers.
Brockton to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brockton station.
Brockton to Melrose train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Brockton to Melrose is 29 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Brockton to Melrose.
There are 1797+ hotels available in Melrose.
What companies run services between Brockton, MA, USA and Melrose, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Brockton to Melrose. However, you can take the train to South Station, walk to Downtown Crossing, take the subway to Oak Grove, walk to Oak Grove Busway, then take the line 131 bus to Main St @ E Emerson St. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St and Church St to Main St @ E Emerson St via Ashmont, Ruggles, Ruggles, Oak Grove, and Oak Grove Busway in around 2h 30m.
Train from Brockton to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Subway from Downtown Crossing to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Subway from Ruggles to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 508 588-1000
- Website
- Brockton Area Transit Authority
Bus from Main St and Church St to Ashmont Station OB
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Brockton Area Transit Authority
Bus from Ashmont to Ruggles
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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