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

The cheapest way to get from Mattapan to Boston is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 17 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Mattapan to Boston is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $25 - $30.

Is there a direct bus between Mattapan and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St and arriving at Nubian. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 27 min.

Is there a direct train between Mattapan and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Blue Hill Avenue and arriving at South Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

How far is it from Mattapan to Boston?

The distance between Mattapan and Boston is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Mattapan to Boston without a car is to train which takes 24 min and costs $2 - $7.

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

The train from Blue Hill Avenue to South Station takes 24 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Mattapan to Boston bus from?

Mattapan to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St station.

Where do I catch the Mattapan to Boston train from?

Mattapan to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Blue Hill Avenue station.

Train or bus from Mattapan to Boston?

The best way to get from Mattapan to Boston is to train which takes 24 min and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 28 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 27 min.

Where does the Mattapan to Boston bus arrive?

Mattapan to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Nubian station.

Where does the Mattapan to Boston train arrive?

Mattapan to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.

Can I drive from Mattapan to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Mattapan to Boston is 7 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Mattapan to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1549+ hotels available in Boston.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Mattapan 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
1. Take the train from Blue Hill Avenue to South Stationtrain Fairmount Line / ...
24 min
$2–7
Line 28 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St to Nubianbus 28
27 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Mattapan to Bostontaxi 7.3 mi
17 min
$25–30
Drive 7.3 mi
1. Drive from Mattapan to Bostoncar 7.3 mi
17 min
$2

Mattapan to Boston by train

217Weekly Trains

24 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mattapan to Boston.

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Distance: 6.2 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Blue Hill Avenue to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 24 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Blue Hill Ave opp Woodhaven St to Nubian every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 27 min.

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