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How to get fromLancaster to Bostonby train, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shirley to North Stationtrain train Fitchburg Line
    1h 27m
    $35–46

  2. Drive  36.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lancaster to Bostoncar car 36.2 mi
    58 min
    $7–10

  3. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Lancaster to Ayer MAtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0256S
    1h 40m
    $43–55

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lancaster to Bostontaxi taxi 36.2 mi
    58 min
    $110–140

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  • Distance: 48.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Lancaster, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Shirley to North Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 1h 13m.

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