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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Melrose/Cedar Park to North Stationtrain train Haverhill Line
    22 min
    $1–7

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melrose to Bostontaxi taxi 7.7 mi
    13 min
    $26–32

  3. Drive  7.7 mi

    1. Drive from Melrose to Bostoncar car 7.7 mi
    13 min
    $2

  4. Line 137 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Emerson St to Oak Grove Buswaybus bus 137
    2. Take the subway from Oak Grove to Haymarketsubway subway Orange Line
    24 min
    $5–7

Melrose to Boston by train

Calendar121Weekly Trains
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Melrose/Cedar Park to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 22 min.

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