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How to get from Andover to Boston by bus, subway and train?

From Andover to Boston by bus, subway and train

To get from Andover to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HAVERHILL train from Andover station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the 15 bus from Ruggles station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $13.85.

89min$13.85
Walk to train station
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 1515
Leaves from Andover

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Andover
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #206 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Ruggles
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruggles
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 1515
    Wait for bus
    15
    St Peter's Square
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Nubian
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    8 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Andover to Boston by bus, subway and train via HAVERHILL, ORANGE LINE and SL5

To get from Andover to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HAVERHILL train from Andover station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the SL5 bus from Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $13.85.

91min$13.85
Walk to train station
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - SL5SL5
Leaves from Andover

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Andover
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #206 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Tufts Medical Center
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr
    ID 49002
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Nubian
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Nubian
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Andover to Boston

The distance between Andover, Boston and Boston, Boston is approximately 27.48 mi, which can typically be travelled in 89 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Andover to Boston by bus, subway and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Andover

Andover is located at Andover, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Andover.

Train stations close to Andover:

  • Andover
  • Ballardvale
  • Lawrence

Bus stations close to Andover:

  • Andover
  • Andover Commons
  • Andover Mbta Station

Public transit stations close to Boston, Boston

Boston is located at Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Dudley St @ Harrison Ave.

Subway stations close to Boston:

  • Roxbury Crossing
  • Northeastern University

Train stations close to Boston:

  • Ruggles

Bus stations close to Boston:

  • Dudley St @ Harrison Ave
  • Warren St @ Kearsarge Ave
  • Dudley St @ Guild Row

Alternative route from Andover to Boston by bus, subway and train via HAVERHILL, ORANGE LINE and SL5

To get from Andover to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the HAVERHILL train from Andover station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE subway and finally take the SL5 bus from Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 31 min. The ride fare is $13.85.

91min$13.85
Walk to train station
Train - HAVERHILL
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - SL5SL5
Leaves from Andover

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Andover
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #206 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    North Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Tufts Medical Center
    9 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St @ Tufts Med Ctr
    ID 49002
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Nubian
  • 9
    Ride to bus station Nubian
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Andover to Boston?

    The fastest way takes 89 minutes, using Bus line HAVERHILL, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 15.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Andover to Boston?

    The alternative route takes 91 minutes, using Bus line HAVERHILL, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line SL5.

  • Is there a direct train between Andover and Boston in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 29 min.

  • Which train line goes from Andover to Boston in Boston?

    The HAVERHILL train line goes from Andover station near Andover to #206 | North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till #206 | North Station station near Boston in Boston

  • How long does it take to travel from Andover to Boston in Boston by train, subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Andover and Boston in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 1 hr 29 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Andover to get to Boston in Boston?

    Get on the HAVERHILL train from the Andover station near Andover in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Andover and Boston in Boston?

    Get off the train at the #206 | North Station stop, which is closest to Boston in Boston.

  • How much is the total train, subway and bus fare from Andover to Boston?

    The ride from Andover to Boston costs $13.85.

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