There are 5 ways to get from Melrose to East Boston by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Melrose/Cedar Park to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
41 min$4–10Line 104 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Malden Center to Airportbus 104
56 min$1–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Melrose to East Bostontaxi 6.6 mi
11 min$23–28Drive 6.6 mi
- Drive from Melrose to East Bostoncar 6.6 mi
11 min$2Line 132 bus, line 104 bus
- Take the bus from Main St @ W Wyoming Ave to Malden Centerbus 131 / ...
- Take the bus from Malden Center to Airportbus 104
1h$3–9
Melrose to East Boston by train, foot, and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Melrose to East Boston is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Melrose to East Boston is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $23 - $28.
No, there is no direct bus from Melrose to East Boston. However, there are services departing from Malden Center and arriving at Airport via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 56 min.
No, there is no direct train from Melrose to East Boston. However, there are services departing from Melrose/Cedar Park and arriving at Maverick via Bowdoin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Melrose and East Boston is 9 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.
The best way to get from Melrose to East Boston without a car is to train which takes 41 min and costs $4 - $10.
It takes approximately 41 min to get from Melrose to East Boston, including transfers.
Melrose to East Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Malden Center station.
Melrose to East Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Melrose/Cedar Park station.
The best way to get from Melrose to East Boston is to train which takes 41 min and costs $4 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 104 bus, which costs $1 - $11 and takes 56 min.
What companies run services between Melrose, MA, USA and East Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Melrose/Cedar Park to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 23 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Malden Center to Airport every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 41 min.
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
Bus from Malden Center to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Main St @ W Wyoming Ave to Malden Center
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Malden Center to Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Melrose to East Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Airport station.
Melrose to East Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Melrose to East Boston is 7 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Melrose to East Boston.
There are 1830+ hotels available in East Boston.





