How to get from Melrose Highlands to Burlington, MA by bus and train?

From Melrose Highlands to Burlington, MA by bus and train

To get from Melrose Highlands to Burlington, MA you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the HAVERHILL train from Melrose Highlands station to North Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the LOWELL train and finally take the 21 bus from Wilmington Tr.S. station to Chest Burlington station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The bus and train schedule from Melrose Highlands may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Burlington, MA on the Moovit app.

136min
Train - HAVERHILL
Train - LOWELL
Bus - 2121
Walk to Burlington, MA
Leaves from Melrose Highlands

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Melrose Highlands
  • 2
    Train - HAVERHILLHAVERHILL
    Wait for train
    HAVERHILL
    #1220 | North Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    North Station
    26 min
  • 4
    Train - LOWELLLOWELL
    Wait for train
    LOWELL
    #327 | Lowell
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Wilmington
    26 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Wilmington Tr.S.
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    Burlington Mall
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chest Burlington
    17 min
  • 9
    Walk to Burlington, MA
    Walk to
    Burlington, MA
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Melrose Highlands to Burlington, MA

The distance between Melrose Highlands and Burlington, MA is approximately 27.55 mi, which can typically be travelled in 136 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Melrose Highlands to Burlington, MA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Burlington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from Melrose Highlands to Burlington, MA

To check the bus and train schedule from Melrose Highlands to Burlington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Melrose Highlands) and destination (Burlington, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Melrose Highlands to Burlington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 136 minutes, using Train line HAVERHILL, Train line LOWELL, Bus line 21.

  • Is there a direct train between Melrose Highlands and Burlington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 16 min.

  • Which train line goes from Melrose Highlands to Burlington, MA?

    The HAVERHILL train line goes from North Station near Melrose Highlands in Melrose to Wilmington station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Wilmington station near Burlington, MA.

  • How long does it take to travel from Melrose Highlands to Burlington, MA by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Melrose Highlands and Burlington, MA by train and bus is about 2 hr 16 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Melrose Highlands to get to Burlington, MA?

    Get on the HAVERHILL train from the North Station near Melrose Highlands in Melrose.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Melrose Highlands and Burlington, MA?

    Get off the train at the Wilmington stop, which is closest to Burlington, MA.

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