There are 4 ways to get from Massachusetts to Acton by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
53 min$15–23Drive 22.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Boston to Actoncar 22.7 mi
37 min$5–6Bus
- Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus Acton/Concord Commuter
1h 10m$12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Actontaxi 22.7 mi
37 min$70–90
Massachusetts to Acton by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Massachusetts to Acton is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 37 min.
The fastest way to get from Massachusetts to Acton is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $6.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston, MA - Copley Square and arriving at Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Massachusetts station to Acton. However, there are services departing from North Station and arriving at South Acton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 53 min.
The distance between Massachusetts and Acton is 28 miles. The road distance is 22.8 miles.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Acton without a car is to train which takes 53 min and costs $14 - $24.
It takes approximately 53 min to get from Massachusetts to Acton, including transfers.
Massachusetts to Acton bus services, operated by Yankee Line, depart from Boston, MA - Copley Square station.
Massachusetts to Acton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Massachusetts to Acton is to train which takes 53 min and costs $14 - $24. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Massachusetts, USA and Acton, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to South Acton hourly. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, Yankee Line operates a bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A 5 times a week. Tickets cost $12 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
Train from North Station to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
- Phone
- +1 617 268 8890
- [email protected]
- Website
- yankeeline.us
Bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12
- Book at
- Yankee line
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More Questions & Answers
Massachusetts to Acton bus services, operated by Yankee Line, arrive at Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A station.
Massachusetts to Acton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Acton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Massachusetts to Acton is 23 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Massachusetts to Acton.
There are 154+ hotels available in Acton.