There are 3 ways to get from Chelmsford to Northborough by train, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Westboroughtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
3h 48m$29–47Drive 27.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chelmsford to Northboroughcar 27.3 mi
34 min$5–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Chelmsford to Northboroughtaxi 27.3 mi
34 min$85–110
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chelmsford to Northborough is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Chelmsford to Northborough is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Northborough. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Westborough via North Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Chelmsford and Northborough is 70 miles. The road distance is 27.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chelmsford to Northborough without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs $29 - $50.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Chelmsford to Northborough, including transfers.
Chelmsford to Northborough train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
Chelmsford to Northborough train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chelmsford to Northborough is 27 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Chelmsford to Northborough.
There are 118+ hotels available in Northborough.
What companies run services between Chelmsford, MA, USA and Northborough, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Chelmsford Center to Northborough via Kennedy Center, Lowell, North Station, North Station, Back Bay, Back Bay, and Westborough in around 3h 48m.
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Back Bay to Westborough
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $6–12
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