There are 5 ways to get from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Springfield by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from South Acton to Portertrain Fitchburg Line
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus 2619
3h 29m$20–36Drive 76.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Springfieldcar 76.7 mi
1h 33m$14–21Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Boston to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
4h 30m$37–78Line 505 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
4h 1m$17–63Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Fitchburg MA to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0256S
4h 27m$18–36
South Acton Station (MBTA) to Springfield by train, subway, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Springfield is to drive which costs $14 - $21 and takes 1h 33m.
The fastest way to get from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 33m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from South Acton Station (MBTA) station to Springfield station. However, there are services departing from Carter St opp Waltham Station and arriving at Springfield Union Station via Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Springfield. However, there are services departing from South Acton and arriving at Springfield via Porter and Boston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between South Acton Station (MBTA) and Springfield is 110 miles. The road distance is 77.1 miles.
The best way to get from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Springfield without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 29m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Springfield, including transfers.
South Acton Station (MBTA) to Springfield bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Carter St opp Waltham Station.
South Acton Station (MBTA) to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Springfield is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus and bus, which costs $16 - $65 and takes 4h 1m.
What companies run services between South Acton Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Springfield, MA, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Springfield once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 2h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a train from South Acton to Springfield Union Station via Waltham, Carter St opp Waltham Station, Lincoln St @ Essex St, and Boston in around 4h 1m.
Train from South Acton to Porter
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Boston to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–24
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carter St opp Waltham Station to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Fitchburg MA to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–26
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–50
- Website
- Peter Pan
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More Questions & Answers
South Acton Station (MBTA) to Springfield bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
South Acton Station (MBTA) to Springfield train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Acton Station (MBTA) to Springfield is 77 miles. It takes approximately 1h 33m to drive from South Acton Station (MBTA) to Springfield.
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