There are 4 ways to get from Middlesex County to Boston by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from West Concord to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
50 min$4–10Bus
- Take the bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Squarebus Acton/Concord Commuter
1h 5m$12Drive 21.1 mi
- Drive from Middlesex County to Bostoncar 21.1 mi
39 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Middlesex County to Bostontaxi 21.1 mi
39 min$65–80
Middlesex County to Boston by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Middlesex County to Boston is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 39 min.
The fastest way to get from Middlesex County to Boston is to drive which takes 39 min and costs $3 - $5.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A and arriving at Boston, MA - Copley Square. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from West Concord and arriving at North Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 50 min.
The distance between Middlesex County and Boston is 22 miles. The road distance is 21.2 miles.
The best way to get from Middlesex County to Boston without a car is to train which takes 50 min and costs $4 - $10.
The train from West Concord to North Station takes 50 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Middlesex County to Boston bus services, operated by Yankee Line, depart from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A station.
Middlesex County to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from West Concord station.
The best way to get from Middlesex County to Boston is to train which takes 50 min and costs $4 - $10. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 and takes 1h 5m.
What companies run services between Middlesex County, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from West Concord to North Station hourly. Tickets cost $4–10 and the journey takes 50 min. Alternatively, Yankee Line operates a bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Square 5 times a week. Tickets cost $12 and the journey takes 1h 5m.
Train from West Concord to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
- Phone
- +1 617 268 8890
- [email protected]
- Website
- yankeeline.us
Bus from Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A to Boston, MA - Copley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12
- Book at
- Yankee line
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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Booking & Getting There
Middlesex County to Boston bus services, operated by Yankee Line, arrive at Boston, MA - Copley Square station.
Middlesex County to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Middlesex County to Boston is 21 miles. It takes approximately 39 min to drive from Middlesex County to Boston.
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