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Woburn, Massachusetts

Spend a half‑day to a full day in Woburn; shop Burlington Mall, see the Bowladrome (if open) and catch a commuter train to Boston.

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Woburn sits at the junction of I‑93 and Route 128, offering easy car access to Greater Boston and a commuter‑rail stop at Anderson Regional Transportation Center. Its main draws are the nearby Burlington Mall, a handful of local sports venues, and quick transit to Boston’s attractions. One day is enough for shopping, a brief walk downtown and a train ride into the city.

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Currency
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Best months
May–October
avoid December–February (cold, snow)
Airport
BOS
Nights
0–1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Woburn, Massachusetts, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee at a café$2–$4
  • Budget bedBudget hotel or inn, a night, per roomUS$80
  • Mid-range bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per roomUS$180
  • High-end bedMid‑range hotel room, a night, per roomUS$260

A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$120 · High US$180

Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Burlington MallAnderson Regional Transportation CenterWoburn Bowladrome (closed as of 2024)
Airports
BOS Logan International Airport (About 15 km (9.3 mi) south; MBTA Logan Express from Anderson RTC.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    2°C (36°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    8°C (46°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    14°C (57°F)

  5. May

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    26°C (79°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    18°C (64°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    11°C (52°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    5°C (41°F)

Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (29°C (84°F)), coolest Jan (−6°C (21°F) low), wettest Jan (9 rain days), driest Feb (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Woburn, Massachusetts: next 7 days

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

2°C (36°F)

−6°C (21°F)

9 rd

Feb

3°C (37°F)

−5°C (23°F)

8 rd

Mar

8°C (46°F)

−1°C (30°F)

9 rd

Apr

14°C (57°F)

4°C (39°F)

9 rd

May

20°C (68°F)

9°C (48°F)

9 rd

Jun

26°C (79°F)

14°C (57°F)

9 rd

Jul

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

9 rd

Aug

28°C (82°F)

17°C (63°F)

9 rd

Sep

24°C (75°F)

13°C (55°F)

9 rd

Oct

18°C (64°F)

7°C (45°F)

9 rd

Nov

11°C (52°F)

2°C (36°F)

9 rd

Dec

5°C (41°F)

−3°C (27°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Car is fastest; I‑93 and Route 128 provide regional links. MBTA commuter rail stops at Anderson RTC and Wedgemere (Winchester) but bus service (routes 134, 350) is infrequent, especially weekends.

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Straight-line distance, not travel time

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Boston downtown

go

Door to door: ≈30 min total

MBTA commuter rail from Anderson RTC, about 20 min

Frequent service weekdays; check schedule on weekends.

Burlington Mall

go

Door to door: ≈10 min

Car or short bus ride (route 134) from downtown Woburn

Largest shopping centre in the area.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Spark by Hilton Woburn Boston

Near downtown, free parking, easy access to I‑93.

Boston Marriott Burlington

Adjacent to Burlington Mall, good for shoppers.

Fairfield Inn Boston Woburn

Mid‑range, close to Mishawum Road and commuter rail.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$70–$100 excl. accommodation
Mid
$100–$150 excl. accommodation

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Mid‑range hotel room1 × 1 night × US$180US$180
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$120US$240
MBTA commuter rail round‑trip (Anderson ↔ Boston)2 × US$12 · checkUS$24
Parking for a day (off‑street)2 × US$15 · checkUS$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeUS$47
Trip total≈ US$261 per person per day, bed includedUS$521

2026 estimate in USD; flights and car rentals excluded.

Prices of common things

Coffee at a café$2–$4
Fast‑food combo$6–$9
Parking (hourly)$2–$3 per hour
MBTA commuter rail ticket$12–$15

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Woburn is a typical suburban US city; crime rates are low, but keep valuables secure in cars and be aware of winter road conditions.
  • Rush‑hour traffic on I‑93 and Route 128 can add 15–30 min.
  • MBTA bus routes run only hourly on weekdays; plan alternatives.

Emergency numbers

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Embassy

US citizens have consular services in Boston; other nationals use the US Embassy in Washington, DC.

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Anderson RTC → Boston (MBTA): about $12 one‑way, 20 min (check schedule)
  • Logan Express from Anderson RTC: about $25 round‑trip, 30 min (check)

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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Woburn, Massachusetts. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–October · avoid December–February (cold, snow) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Add a day for Boston if you want museums and historic sites.
  2. Consider a car rental for flexible trips to nearby Lowell or Lexington.

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