There are 4 ways to get from Westwood to Boston by train, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Islington to South Stationtrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
38 min$14–22Drive 15 mi
cheapest- Drive from Westwood to Bostoncar 15 mi
28 min$3–4Bus, line 39 bus
- Take the bus from Washington St opp Marshall St to Forest Hillsbus 34E
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Boylston St @ Clarendon Stbus 39
1h 17m$12–18Taxi
- Take the taxi from Westwood to Bostontaxi 15 mi
28 min$45–60
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Westwood to Boston is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Westwood to Boston is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $45 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Westwood to Boston. However, there are services departing from Washington St opp Marshall St and arriving at Boylston St @ Clarendon St via Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Westwood to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Islington and arriving at South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38 min.
The distance between Westwood and Boston is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.1 miles.
The best way to get from Westwood to Boston without a car is to train which takes 38 min and costs $14 - $23.
It takes approximately 38 min to get from Westwood to Boston, including transfers.
Westwood to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Washington St opp Marshall St station.
Westwood to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Islington station.
The best way to get from Westwood to Boston is to train which takes 38 min and costs $14 - $23. Alternatively, you can bus and line 39 bus, which costs $12 - $19 and takes 1h 17m.
What companies run services between Westwood, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Islington to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 31 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Westwood to Boylston St @ Clarendon St via Washington St opp Marshall St and Forest Hills in around 1h 17m.
Train from Islington to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Washington St opp Marshall St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Forest Hills to Boylston St @ Clarendon St
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Boston Cab
- Phone
- +1 617-536-5010
- Website
- bostoncab.us
Yellow Cab Brockton
- Phone
- +1-508-583-1234
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting around the Cyclades, 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, and Slovenia: Getting from Ljubljana to Lake Bled - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Westwood to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
Westwood to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Westwood to Boston is 15 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Westwood to Boston.
There are 1475+ hotels available in Boston.





