What is the cheapest way to get from Melrose to South Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Melrose to South Boston is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 17 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Melrose to South Boston?

The fastest way to get from Melrose to South Boston is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $30 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Melrose and South Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Melrose to South Boston station. However, there are services departing from Main St @ Emerson St and arriving at North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St via Oak Grove Busway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46 min.

Is there a direct train between Melrose and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Melrose/Cedar Park and arriving at North Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

How far is it from Melrose to South Boston?

The distance between Melrose and South Boston is 7 miles. The road distance is 10.1 miles.

How do I travel from Melrose to South Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Melrose to South Boston without a car is to train which takes 23 min and costs $1 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Melrose to South Boston?

The train from Melrose/Cedar Park to North Station takes 23 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Melrose to South Boston bus from?

Melrose to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Oak Grove Busway station.

Where do I catch the Melrose to South Boston train from?

Melrose to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Melrose/Cedar Park station.

Train or bus from Melrose to South Boston?

The best way to get from Melrose to South Boston is to train which takes 23 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 46 min.

Where does the Melrose to South Boston bus arrive?

Melrose to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St.

Where does the Melrose to South Boston train arrive?

Melrose to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.

Can I drive from Melrose to South Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Melrose to South Boston is 10 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Melrose to South Boston.

Where can I stay near South Boston?

There are 1790+ hotels available in South Boston.

Melrose to South Boston - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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

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1. Take the train from Melrose/Cedar Park to North Stationtrain Haverhill Line
23 min
$1–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oak Grove Busway to North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway Stbus Orange Line Shuttle
46 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Melrose to South Bostontaxi 10.1 mi
17 min
$30–40
Drive 10.1 mi
1. Drive from Melrose to South Bostoncar 10.1 mi
17 min
$2–3

Melrose to South Boston by train

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Distance: 7 mi
Duration: 23 min

What companies run services between Melrose, MA, USA and South 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 Oak Grove Busway to North Station - Haverhill St @ Causeway St every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 35 min.

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