There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Plimpton School by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from South Station to Walpoletrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
1h 9m$3–9Line 39 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Forest Hillsbus 39
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to East St @ Hartshorn Avebus 34E
2h 11m$2–4Drive 19.2 mi
- Drive from Boston to Plimpton Schoolcar 19.2 mi
41 min$4–6Taxi
- Take the taxi from Boston to Plimpton Schooltaxi 19.2 mi
41 min$65–85
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Plimpton School is to line 39 bus and bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 2h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Plimpton School is to drive which takes 41 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Boston to Plimpton School. However, there are services departing from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St and arriving at East St @ Hartshorn Ave via Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Walpole. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Boston and Plimpton School is 20 miles. The road distance is 19.4 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Plimpton School without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $3 - $9.
The train from South Station to Walpole takes 49 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Boston to Plimpton School bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station.
Boston to Plimpton School train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.
The best way to get from Boston to Plimpton School is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can line 39 bus and bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Plimpton School, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from South Station to Walpole hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Plimpton School via Forest Hills and East St @ Hartshorn Ave in around 2h 11m.
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Train from South Station to Walpole
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
- Adult
- $3–9
- Phone
- +1-617-222-3200
- Website
- mbta.com
Bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
Bus from Forest Hills to East St @ Hartshorn Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.mbta.com
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More Questions & Answers
Boston to Plimpton School bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
Boston to Plimpton School train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Walpole station.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Plimpton School is 19 miles. It takes approximately 41 min to drive from Boston to Plimpton School.
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