There are 3 ways to get from Melrose to Durham–UNH Station by train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Melrose/Cedar Park to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
- Take the train from Boston to Durham Stationtrain Downeaster
2h 51m$20–52Drive 55.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Melrose to Durham–UNH Stationcar 55.1 mi
1h 12m$11–15Line 137 bus, train
- Take the bus from Main St @ E Emerson St to Lincoln St @ Reading Depotbus 137
- Take the train from Reading to Haverhilltrain
- Take the train from Haverhill Amtrak to Durham Stationtrain
3h 53m$13–33
Melrose to Durham–UNH Station by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melrose to Durham–UNH Station is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Melrose to Durham–UNH Station is to drive which takes 1h 12m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from Melrose to Durham–UNH Station station. However, there are services departing from Melrose/Cedar Park and arriving at Durham Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
The distance between Melrose and Durham–UNH Station is 70 miles. The road distance is 55.5 miles.
The best way to get from Melrose to Durham–UNH Station without a car is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs $20 - $55.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Melrose to Durham–UNH Station, including transfers.
Melrose to Durham–UNH Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Melrose/Cedar Park station.
Melrose to Durham–UNH Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melrose to Durham–UNH Station is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 12m to drive from Melrose to Durham–UNH Station.
There are 128+ hotels available in Durham–UNH Station.
What companies run services between Melrose, MA, USA and Durham–UNH Station, NH, USA?
You can take a train from Melrose/Cedar Park to Durham–UNH Station via North Station, Boston, and Durham Station in around 2h 51m.
Train from Melrose/Cedar Park to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–7
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–7
Train from Reading to Haverhill
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $3–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–10
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–45
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Haverhill Amtrak to Durham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Main St @ E Emerson St to Lincoln St @ Reading Depot
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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