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

By bus, subway and train

To get from Boxborough to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Littleton/Rte 495 station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 47 bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $15.10.

153min$15.10
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 4747
Leaves from Littleton/Rte 495

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Littleton/Rte 495
    2.88 mi • 61 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    46 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Central
    7 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Pearl St
    ID 72
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 4747
    Wait for bus
    47
    Broadway
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Nubian
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    25 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via FITCHBURG, RED LINE and SL5

To get from Boxborough to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Littleton/Rte 495 station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the SL5 bus from Temple Pl @ Washington St station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $15.10.

153min$15.10
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - SL5SL5
Leaves from Littleton/Rte 495

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Littleton/Rte 495
    2.88 mi • 61 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    46 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple Pl @ Washington St
    ID 49001
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Nubian
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Nubian
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Boxborough to Boston

The distance between Boxborough, Boston and Boston, Boston is approximately 36.14 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Boxborough 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 Boston, Boston

Boston is located at Boston, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Dudley St @ Nubian Station.

Subway stations close to Boston:

  • Massachusetts Ave.
  • Roxbury Crossing
  • Northeastern University

Train stations close to Boston:

  • Ruggles

Bus stations close to Boston:

  • Dudley St @ Nubian Station
  • Dudley St @ Harrison Ave
  • Washington St @ Ruggles St

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus, subway and train via FITCHBURG, RED LINE and SL5

To get from Boxborough to Boston in Boston, you’ll need to take one train line, one subway line and one bus line: take the FITCHBURG train from Littleton/Rte 495 station to Porter station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the SL5 bus from Temple Pl @ Washington St station to Nubian station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $15.10.

153min$15.10
Walk to train station
Train - FITCHBURG
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - SL5SL5
Leaves from Littleton/Rte 495

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Littleton/Rte 495
    2.88 mi • 61 min
  • 2
    Train - FITCHBURGFITCHBURG
    Wait for train
    FITCHBURG
    #410 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Porter
    46 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Temple Pl @ Washington St
    ID 49001
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 7
    Bus - SL5SL5
    Wait for bus
    SL5
    Nubian
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Nubian
    Ride to bus station
    Nubian
    17 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 47.

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

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line FITCHBURG, Bus line RED LINE, Bus line SL5.

  • Is there a direct train between Boxborough 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 2 hr 33 min.

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

    The FITCHBURG train line goes from Littleton/Rte 495 station near Boxborough to #410 | North Station station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Nubian station near Boston in Boston

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

    The total travel time between Boxborough and Boston in Boston by train, subway and bus is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the FITCHBURG train from the Littleton/Rte 495 station near Boxborough in Boston.

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

    Get off the train at the Nubian stop, which is closest to Boston in Boston.

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

    The ride from Boxborough to Boston costs $15.10.

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