There are 4 ways to get from Northeastern University to Acton by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus Acton/Concord Commuter
1h 30m$12Drive 23.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Northeastern University to Actoncar 23.4 mi
36 min$5–7Train
- Take the train from North Station to South Actontrain Fitchburg Line
1h 53m$16–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Northeastern University to Actontaxi 23.4 mi
36 min$75–90
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Northeastern University to Acton is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Northeastern University to Acton is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $7.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston, MA - Copley Square and arriving at Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A. Services depart five times a week, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Northeastern University to Acton. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Avenue and arriving at South Acton via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 53m.
The distance between Northeastern University and Acton is 24 miles. The road distance is 23.5 miles.
The best way to get from Northeastern University to Acton without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $12.
The bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A takes 1h 10m including transfers and departs five times a week.
Northeastern University to Acton bus services, operated by Yankee Line, depart from Boston, MA - Copley Square station.
Northeastern University to Acton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Northeastern University to Acton is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs $12. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $27 and takes 1h 53m.
What companies run services between Northeastern University, MA, USA and Acton, MA, USA?
Yankee Line operates a bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A 5 times a week. Tickets cost $12 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from North Station to South Acton hourly. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 48 min.
Train from North Station to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
- Phone
- +1 617 268 8890
- [email protected]
- Website
- yankeeline.us
Bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12
- Book at
- Yankee line
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More Questions & Answers
Northeastern University to Acton bus services, operated by Yankee Line, arrive at Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A station.
Northeastern University to Acton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Acton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Northeastern University to Acton is 24 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Northeastern University to Acton.
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