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How to get fromSouth Boston to Boxboroughby train, bus, car, taxi or subway

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There are 5 ways to get from South Boston to Boxborough by train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from North Station to South Actontrain train Fitchburg Line
    55 min
    $19–28
  2. Drive 29.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from South Boston to Boxboroughcar car 29.2 mi
    45 min
    $6–8
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2Abus bus Acton/Concord Commuter
    1h 20m
    $33–38
  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Boston to Boxboroughtaxi taxi 29.2 mi
    45 min
    $90–110
  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Broadway to Portersubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the train from Porter to Littleton/Route 495train train Fitchburg Line
    1h 53m
    $18–28

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between South Boston, MA, USA and Boxborough, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from North Station to South Acton hourly. Tickets cost $4–11 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, Yankee Line operates a bus from Boston, MA - Copley Square to Acton, MA - Rt. 119 & 2A 5 times a week. Tickets cost $12 and the journey takes 1h 10m.

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