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How to get fromBoston Common to West Roxburyby train, subway, bus, taxi or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston Common to West Roxbury by train, subway, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from South Station to Bellevuetrain train Needham Line
    32 min
    $2–7
  2. Subway, line 38 bus

    1. Take the subway from Chinatown to Forest Hillssubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the bus from Forest Hills to Woodard Rd @ Wren Stbus bus 38
    1h 8m
    $3–7
  3. Line 39 bus, line 38 bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St to Forest Hillsbus bus 39
    2. Take the bus from Forest Hills to Woodard Rd @ Wren Stbus bus 38
    1h 26m
    $2–4
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston Common to West Roxburytaxi taxi 7.7 mi
    20 min
    $26–32
  5. Drive 7.7 mi

    1. Drive from Boston Common to West Roxburycar car 7.7 mi
    20 min
    $2
  6. Subway, line 36 bus

    1. Take the subway from Chinatown to Forest Hillssubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the bus from Forest Hills to Belgrade Ave @ West Roxbury Pkwybus bus 35 / ...
    34 min
    $3–7

Boston Common to West Roxbury by foot and train

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration32 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Bellevue hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston Common to Woodard Rd @ Wren St via Saint James Ave @ Berkeley St and Forest Hills in around 1h 26m.

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