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How to get fromBoston to East Bostonby subway, ferry, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to East Boston by subway, ferry, bus, or taxi

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from State to Mavericksubway subway Blue Line
    4 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from South Station to Airportbus bus Sl3
    12 min
    $1–5

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to East Bostonferry ferry East Boston Ferry
    10 min
    $3–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to East Bostontaxi taxi 2.5 mi
    5 min
    $10–13

  5. Subway, line 116 bus

    1. Take the subway from State to Mavericksubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the bus from Maverick to Meridian St @ Saratoga Stbus bus 114 / ...
    11 min
    $3–7

Boston to East Boston by subway

Calendar1378Weekly Subways
Duration4 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.2 mi
  • Duration: 4 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from State to Maverick every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a ferry from Long Wharf to East Boston hourly. Tickets cost $3–10 and the journey takes 10 min.

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