What is the cheapest way to get from Allston to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Allston to Boston is to tram which costs $3 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Allston to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Allston to Boston is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Allston and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave and arriving at Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Allston and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston Landing and arriving at South Station station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

How far is it from Allston to Boston?

The distance between Allston and Boston is 5 miles.

How do I travel from Allston to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Allston to Boston without a car is to train which takes 18 min and costs $1 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Allston to Boston?

The train from Boston Landing to South Station takes 18 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Allston to Boston bus from?

Allston to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave station.

Where do I catch the Allston to Boston train from?

Allston to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston Landing station.

Train or bus from Allston to Boston?

The best way to get from Allston to Boston is to train which takes 18 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 64 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 24 min.

Where does the Allston to Boston bus arrive?

Allston to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line.

Where does the Allston to Boston train arrive?

Allston to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1795+ hotels available in Boston.

Allston to Boston - 6 ways to travel via train, line 64 bus, taxi, and foot

There are 6 ways to get from Allston to Boston by train, bus, taxi, foot, tram, or subway

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Boston Landing to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
18 min
$1–7
Line 64 bus
1. Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Linebus 64
24 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Allston to Bostontaxi 4.4 mi
9 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Allston to Bostonwalk 4 mi
1h 17m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Packard's Corner to Park Streettram B
26 min
$3
Line 66 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Harvardbus 66
2. Take the subway from Harvard to Park Streetsubway Red Line
26 min
$5–7

Allston to Boston by train

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 18 min

What companies run services between Allston, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Boston Landing to South Station hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 24 min.

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