What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Mattapan?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Mattapan is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 15 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Mattapan?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Mattapan is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $24 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Mattapan?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nubian and arriving at Blue Hill Ave @ Woodhaven St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Mattapan?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Blue Hill Avenue. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21 min.

How far is it from Boston to Mattapan?

The distance between Boston and Mattapan is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.1 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Mattapan without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Mattapan without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Mattapan?

The train from South Station to Blue Hill Avenue takes 21 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Boston to Mattapan bus from?

Boston to Mattapan bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Nubian station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Mattapan train from?

Boston to Mattapan train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.

Train or bus from Boston to Mattapan?

The best way to get from Boston to Mattapan is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 32 min.

Where does the Boston to Mattapan bus arrive?

Boston to Mattapan bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Blue Hill Ave @ Woodhaven St station.

Where does the Boston to Mattapan train arrive?

Boston to Mattapan train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Blue Hill Avenue station.

Can I drive from Boston to Mattapan?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Mattapan is 7 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Boston to Mattapan.

Where can I stay near Mattapan?

There are 1486+ hotels available in Mattapan.

Boston to Mattapan - 4 ways to travel via train, line 28 bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Mattapan 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
1. Take the train from South Station to Blue Hill Avenuetrain Fairmount Line / ...
21 min
$2–7
Line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nubian to Blue Hill Ave @ Woodhaven Stbus 28
32 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Mattapantaxi 7 mi
15 min
$24–30
Drive 7 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Mattapancar 7 mi
15 min
$2

Boston to Mattapan by train

223Weekly Trains

21 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Boston to Mattapan.

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Distance: 6.2 mi
Duration: 21 min

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

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Blue Hill Avenue hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Nubian to Blue Hill Ave @ Woodhaven St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 32 min.

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