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 26 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 18 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 22 min.

How far is it from Boston to Allston?

The distance between Boston and Allston is 3 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 line 64 bus which takes 18 min and costs $1 - $5.

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

The line 64 bus from Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line to Cambridge St @ Franklin St takes 18 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

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 line 64 bus which takes 18 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $7 and takes 22 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 1762+ hotels available in Allston.

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

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

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Line 64 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line to Cambridge St @ Franklin Stbus 64
18 min
$1–5
Train
1. Take the train from South Station to Boston Landingtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
22 min
$1–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Allstontaxi 4.6 mi
9 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from Boston to Allstonwalk 4 mi
1h 17m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Park Street to Packard's Cornertram B
26 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
30 min
$3–7

Boston to Allston by bus

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Distance: 3.2 mi
Duration: 18 min

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

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 18 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from South Station to Boston Landing hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 22 min.

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