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

The cheapest way to get from Allston to Boston Common is to tram which costs $3 and takes 29 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Allston to Boston Common is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Allston and Boston Common?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave and arriving at Kneeland St @ Washington St. Services depart every three hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Allston and Boston Common?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Packard's Corner and arriving at Boylston. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

How far is it from Allston to Boston Common?

The distance between Allston and Boston Common is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Allston to Boston Common without a car is to line 64 bus and subway which takes 24 min and costs $4 - $8.

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

It takes approximately 24 min to get from Allston to Boston Common, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Allston to Boston Common bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Allston to Boston Common train from?

Allston to Boston Common train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Packard's Corner station.

Where does the Allston to Boston Common bus arrive?

Allston to Boston Common bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Kneeland St @ Washington St station.

Where does the Allston to Boston Common train arrive?

Allston to Boston Common train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boylston station.

Where can I stay near Boston Common?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Boston Common.

Allston to Boston Common - 7 ways to travel via line 64 bus, subway, and tram

There are 7 ways to get from Allston to Boston Common by bus, subway, tram, taxi, or foot

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

Line 64 bus, subway
best
1. Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Drbus 64
2. Take the subway from Central to Park Streetsubway Red Line
24 min
$5–7
Line 501 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Kneeland St @ Washington Stbus 501
27 min
$1–5
Tram
1. Take the tram from Packard's Corner to Boylstontram B
29 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Allston to Boston Commontaxi 4.6 mi
8 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Allston to Boston Commonwalk 3.7 mi
1h 12m
Line 57 bus
1. Take the bus from Brighton Ave @ Allston St to Chauncy St @ Summer Stbus 57
28 min
$1–5
Tram via Harvard Avenue
1. Take the tram from Harvard Avenue to Park Streettram B
33 min
$3

Allston to Boston Common by bus, subway, and foot

283Weekly Services

24 minAverage Duration

$5Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4.2 mi
Duration: 24 min

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

MBTA operates a vehicle from Packard's Corner to Boylston every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Kneeland St @ Washington St every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 19 min.

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