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

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Allston is to tram which costs $3 and takes 28 min.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Allston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line station and arriving at Cambridge St @ Franklin St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Allston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Boston Landing. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Boston to Allston?

The distance between Boston and Allston is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Allston without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs $2 - $7.

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

The train from South Station to Boston Landing takes 16 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Boston to Allston bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Boston to Allston train from?

Boston to Allston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.

Train or bus from Boston to Allston?

The best way to get from Boston to Allston is to train which takes 16 min and costs $2 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 64 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 19 min.

Where does the Boston to Allston bus arrive?

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

Where does the Boston to Allston train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Allston?

There are 1577+ hotels available in Allston.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Allston 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 South Station to Boston Landingtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
16 min
$2–7
Line 64 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line to Cambridge St @ Franklin Stbus 64
19 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Allstontaxi 4.6 mi
9 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the foot from Boston to Allstonwalk 4 mi
1h 17m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Government Center to Packard's Cornertram B
28 min
$3
Subway, line 66 bus
1. Take the subway from Park Street to Harvardsubway Red Line
2. Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Cambridge St @ Franklin Stbus 66
29 min
$3–7

Boston to Allston by train

145Weekly Trains

16 minAverage Duration

$2Cheapest Price

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Boston Landing hourly. Tickets cost $2–7 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line to Cambridge St @ Franklin St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 19 min.

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