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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Boston Common to Allston is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Boston Common and Allston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stuart St @ Charles St S and arriving at Cambridge St @ Franklin St. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston Common and Allston?

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

How far is it from Boston Common to Allston?

The distance between Boston Common and Allston is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston Common to Allston without a car is to line 501 bus which takes 22 min and costs $1 - $5.

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

The line 501 bus from Stuart St @ Charles St S to Cambridge St @ Franklin St takes 15 min including transfers and departs every four hours.

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

Boston Common to Allston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Stuart St @ Charles St S station.

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

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

Where does the Boston Common to Allston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Boston Common to Allston train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Allston?

There are 1562+ hotels available in Allston.

Boston Common to Allston - 6 ways to travel via line 501 bus, tram, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Boston Common to Allston by bus, tram, taxi, foot, 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.

Line 501 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Stuart St @ Charles St S to Cambridge St @ Franklin St501
22 min
$1–5
Tram
1. Take the tram from Boylston to Packard's CornerB
29 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston Common to Allston4.6 mi
7 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Boston Common to Allston3.7 mi
1h 12m
Tram via Harvard Avenue
1. Take the tram from Park Street to Harvard AvenueB
34 min
$3
Subway, line 64 bus
1. Take the subway from Park Street to CentralRed Line
2. Take the bus from Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr to Cambridge St @ Franklin St64
38 min
$3–7

Boston Common to Allston by foot and bus

45Weekly Services

22 minAverage Duration

$1Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Boston Common to Allston.

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Distance: 4.6 mi
Duration: 22 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Stuart St @ Charles St S to Cambridge St @ Franklin St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Boylston to Packard's Corner every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 25 min.

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