There are 4 ways to get from Littleton to Boston by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
1h 3m$14–23Drive 28.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Littleton to Bostoncar 28.7 mi
45 min$6–8Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Ayer MA to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
1h 28m$25–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Littleton to Bostontaxi 28.7 mi
45 min$90–110
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Littleton to Boston is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 45 min.
The fastest way to get from Littleton to Boston is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Littleton to Boston. However, there are services departing from Ayer MA and arriving at Boston via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Littleton to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Littleton/Route 495 and arriving at North Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 3m.
The distance between Littleton and Boston is 33 miles. The road distance is 28.9 miles.
The best way to get from Littleton to Boston without a car is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $14 - $23.
It takes approximately 1h 3m to get from Littleton to Boston, including transfers.
Littleton to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Ayer MA station.
Littleton to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Littleton/Route 495 station.
The best way to get from Littleton to Boston is to train which takes 1h 3m and costs $14 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $24 - $35 and takes 1h 28m.
What companies run services between Littleton, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–12 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Ayer MA to Boston 5 times a week. Tickets cost $8–13 and the journey takes 1h 20m.
Train from Littleton/Route 495 to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–12
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Ayer MA to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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Booking & Getting There
Littleton to Boston bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Littleton to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Littleton to Boston is 29 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from Littleton to Boston.
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