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How to get fromMelrose to Boston Commonby subway, taxi, car, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Melrose to Boston Common by subway, taxi, car, bus, or train

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Oak Grove to Chinatownsubway subway Orange Line
    31 min
    $3–9

  2. Train

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melrose to Boston Commontaxi taxi 8 mi
    13 min
    $27–35

  4. Drive 8 mi

    1. Drive from Melrose to Boston Commoncar car 8 mi
    13 min
    $2–3

  5. 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 Chinatownsubway subway Orange Line
    35 min
    $5–7

Melrose to Boston Common by train, subway, and foot

Calendar121Weekly Services
Duration31 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.3 mi
  • Duration: 31 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Oak Grove to Chinatown every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min.

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