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How to get fromSterling to Bostonby train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Sterling to Boston by train, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from North Leominster to North Stationtrain train Fitchburg Line
    1h 31m
    $35–47

  2. Drive  40.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sterling to Bostoncar car 40.5 mi
    1h 6m
    $7–10

  3. Line 30 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from West Boylston WalMart to Central Hubbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from Worcester Union Station to Bostonbus bus Greyhound US0240 / ...
    1h 54m
    $29–40

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sterling to Bostontaxi taxi 40.5 mi
    1h 6m
    $120–160

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  • Distance: 53.7 mi
  • Duration: 1h 31m

What companies run services between Sterling, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from North Leominster to North Station every 2 hours. Tickets cost $8–15 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sterling to Boston via West Boylston WalMart, Central Hub, and Worcester Union Station in around 1h 54m.

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