There are 4 ways to get from Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Southborough to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 5m$6–12Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Hopkinton Center to Framingham MBTA Stationbus Rt305
- Take the bus from Framingham to Bostonbus Greyhound US0270s
2h 32m$4–8Drive 28.7 mi
- Drive from Boston Marathon Start Line to Bostoncar 28.7 mi
44 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston Marathon Start Line to Bostontaxi 28.7 mi
44 min$90–110
Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston is to bus which costs $4 - $8 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston. However, there are services departing from Hopkinton Center and arriving at Boston via Framingham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston station. However, there are services departing from Southborough and arriving at South Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
The distance between Boston Marathon Start Line and Boston is 31 miles. The road distance is 28.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston without a car is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $6 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 5m to get from Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston, including transfers.
Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston bus services, operated by MetroWest, depart from Hopkinton Center station.
Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Southborough station.
The best way to get from Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston is to train which takes 2h 5m and costs $6 - $13. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 2h 32m.
What companies run services between Boston Marathon Start Line, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Southborough to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston via Hopkinton Center, Framingham MBTA Station, and Framingham in around 2h 32m.
Train from Southborough to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
Bus from Hopkinton Center to Framingham MBTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2
- Website
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Fixed Routes
- Seniors 65+
- $1
- Students 6-18
- $1
- Adult
- $2
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
Worcester Green Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-459-1611
Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 508-754-3211
- Website
- yellowcabworcester.com
Ready & Ride Transportation Inc.
- Phone
- +1 508 754 1414
- Website
- readyandride.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston bus services, operated by MetroWest, arrive at Framingham MBTA Station.
Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston is 29 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Boston Marathon Start Line to Boston.
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