There are 4 ways to get from Melrose to Brockton by subway, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Oak Grove to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
- Take the train from South Station to Brocktontrain Fall River/New Bedford Line
1h 59m$6–19Line 23 bus, line 12 bus
- Take the bus from Ruggles to Ashmontbus 23 / ...
- Take the bus from Dorchester Ave and Fuller St to North Montello St and Court Stbus 12
2h 24m$7–14Drive 28.8 mi
- Drive from Melrose to Brocktoncar 28.8 mi
43 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melrose to Brocktontaxi 28.8 mi
43 min$100–130
Melrose to Brockton by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melrose to Brockton is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 43 min.
The fastest way to get from Melrose to Brockton is to drive which takes 43 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Melrose to Brockton. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Emerson St and arriving at North Montello St and Court St via Ruggles and Dorchester Ave and Fuller St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.
No, there is no direct train from Melrose to Brockton. However, there are services departing from Melrose/Cedar Park and arriving at Brockton via Oak Grove and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
The distance between Melrose and Brockton is 29 miles. The road distance is 29 miles.
The best way to get from Melrose to Brockton without a car is to subway and train which takes 1h 59m and costs $6 - $19.
It takes approximately 1h 59m to get from Melrose to Brockton, including transfers.
Melrose to Brockton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ruggles station.
Melrose to Brockton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Oak Grove station.
Melrose to Brockton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ashmont station.
What companies run services between Melrose, MA, USA and Brockton, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Main St @ Emerson St to North Montello St and Court St via Oak Grove Busway, Oak Grove, Ruggles, Ruggles, Ashmont, and Dorchester Ave and Fuller St in around 2h 24m.
Subway from Oak Grove to Downtown Crossing
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from South Station to Brockton
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
Bus from Ruggles to Ashmont
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Phone
- +1 508 588-1000
- Website
- Brockton Area Transit Authority
Bus from Dorchester Ave and Fuller St to North Montello St and Court St
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Brockton Area Transit Authority
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More Questions & Answers
Melrose to Brockton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melrose to Brockton is 29 miles. It takes approximately 43 min to drive from Melrose to Brockton.
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