With a population of 59,450, Malden is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Malden has to offer.
When flying to Malden, you’ll arrive at Boston Logan Airport (BOS), which is located 5 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Malden include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Malden departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 1h 26m.
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Malden, followed by Acela. The train journey from Malden to New Haven takes 2h 22m and costs around $16 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Stamford, expect to pay about $16 for a 3h 21m trip.
Another option to get to Malden is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 190 miles from Malden. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Malden, including CoachRun, OurBus and Concord Coach Lines. From Portsmouth, the bus ride to Malden takes 90 miles and will cost you around $30. From Truro, the ticket costs about $20 for a journey of 190 miles.
Renting a car in Malden costs $53 per day, on average, or $159 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 41% cheaper than airport locations in Malden.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Malden (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Malden is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Class Compact Car or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.