There are 3 ways to get from Somerville to Boxborough by train, car, or taxi
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The cheapest way to get from Somerville to Boxborough is to drive which costs $4 - $6 and takes 36 min.
The fastest way to get from Somerville to Boxborough is to drive which takes 36 min and costs $4 - $6.
No, there is no direct train from Somerville to Boxborough. However, there are services departing from Porter and arriving at South Acton via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Somerville and Boxborough is 26 miles. The road distance is 23.4 miles.
The best way to get from Somerville to Boxborough without a car is to train which takes 45 min and costs $18 - $28.
It takes approximately 45 min to get from Somerville to Boxborough, including transfers.
Somerville to Boxborough train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.
Somerville to Boxborough train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Acton station.
Yes, the driving distance between Somerville to Boxborough is 23 miles. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Somerville to Boxborough.
There are 91+ hotels available in Boxborough.
What companies run services between Somerville, MA, USA and Boxborough, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Porter to South Acton hourly. Tickets cost $4–10 and the journey takes 38 min.
Train from Porter to South Acton
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
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