There are 4 ways to get from Allston to West Springfield by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Line 501 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 501
- Take the bus from Boston to Springfield Union Stationbus Greyhound US0240 / ...
3h 3m$17–41Drive 86.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Allston to West Springfieldcar 86.1 mi
1h 35m$16–22Train
- Take the train from Boston Landing to Framinghamtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the train from Framingham Amtrak to Springfieldtrain Lake Shore Limited
3h 49m$44–76Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Stationbus FlixBus 2619
3h 20m$19–30
Allston to West Springfield by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Allston to West Springfield is to drive which costs $15 - $22 and takes 1h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Allston to West Springfield is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $15 - $22.
No, there is no direct bus from Allston to West Springfield. However, there are services departing from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave and arriving at Park / Elm via Boston and Union Station Bay 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Allston to West Springfield. However, there are services departing from Boston Landing and arriving at Springfield via Framingham Amtrak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
The distance between Allston and West Springfield is 96 miles. The road distance is 86.6 miles.
The best way to get from Allston to West Springfield without a car is to line 501 bus and bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $16 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Allston to West Springfield, including transfers.
Allston to West Springfield bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave station.
Allston to West Springfield train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston Landing station.
The best way to get from Allston to West Springfield is to line 501 bus and bus which takes 3h 3m and costs $16 - $45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 3h 49m.
What companies run services between Allston, MA, USA and West Springfield, MA, USA?
You can take a bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Park / Elm via Lincoln St @ Essex St, Boston, Springfield Union Station, and Union Station Bay 3 in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Boston Landing to Park / Elm via Framingham Amtrak, Springfield, and Union Station Bay 3 in around 3h 49m.
Train from Boston Landing to Framingham
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Framingham Amtrak to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Cambridge to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–21
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Boston to Springfield Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Allston to West Springfield bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Allston to West Springfield train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Framingham station.
Yes, the driving distance between Allston to West Springfield is 87 miles. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Allston to West Springfield.
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