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How to get fromWest Roxbury to Charlestownby train, subway, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from West Roxbury to Charlestown by train, subway, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, subway

    best
    1. Take the train from Bellevue to Rugglestrain train Needham Line
    2. Take the subway from Ruggles to Community Collegesubway subway Orange Line
    29 min
    $4–9

  2. Drive 10.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Roxbury to Charlestowncar car 10.4 mi
    21 min
    $2–3

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from West Roxbury to Charlestowntaxi taxi 10.4 mi
    21 min
    $35–45

  4. Line 36 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Belgrade Ave @ West Roxbury Pkwy to Forest Hillsbus bus 35 / ...
    2. Take the subway from Forest Hills to Community Collegesubway subway Orange Line
    37 min
    $5–7

  5. Line 38 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Woodard Rd @ Wren St to Forest Hillsbus bus 38
    2. Take the subway from Forest Hills to Community Collegesubway subway Orange Line
    44 min
    $5–7

West Roxbury to Charlestown by train and subway

Calendar96Weekly Services
Duration29 minAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8.7 mi
  • Duration: 29 min

What companies run services between West Roxbury, MA, USA and Charlestown, MA, USA?

There is no direct connection from West Roxbury to Charlestown. However, you can take the train to Ruggles, walk to Ruggles, then take the subway to Community College. Alternatively, you can then take the taxi to Charlestown.

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