What is the cheapest way to get from Porter Square to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Porter Square to Boston is to subway which costs $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Porter Square to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Porter Square to Boston is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $15 - $19.

Is there a direct bus between Porter Square and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Elm St @ Beech St and arriving at Lechmere. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Porter Square and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Porter and arriving at Park Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Porter Square to Boston?

The distance between Porter Square and Boston is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Porter Square to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Porter Square to Boston without a car is to subway which takes 16 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Porter Square to Boston?

The subway from Porter to Park Street takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Porter Square to Boston bus from?

Porter Square to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Elm St @ Beech St station.

Where do I catch the Porter Square to Boston train from?

Porter Square to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.

Train or bus from Porter Square to Boston?

The best way to get from Porter Square to Boston is to line 87 bus which takes 28 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 19 min.

Where does the Porter Square to Boston bus arrive?

Porter Square to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lechmere station.

Where does the Porter Square to Boston train arrive?

Porter Square to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.

Where can I stay near Boston?

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Porter Square to Boston - 6 ways to travel via train, subway, and line 87 bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Porter to Park Streetsubway Red Line
16 min
$3
Line 87 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Elm St @ Beech St to Lechmerebus 87
28 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Porter Square to Bostontaxi 4 mi
10 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the foot from Porter Square to Bostonwalk 4.1 mi
1h 19m
Train
1. Take the train from Porter to North Stationtrain Fitchburg Line
19 min
$2–6
Line 87 bus via Elm St @ Porter Sq Shopping Ctr
1. Take the bus from Elm St @ Porter Sq Shopping Ctr to Lechmerebus 87
29 min
$1–5

Porter Square to Boston by foot and subway

1471Weekly Services

16 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Porter Square to Boston.

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Distance: 4.4 mi
Duration: 16 min

What companies run services between Porter Square, MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Porter to Park Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Elm St @ Beech St to Lechmere every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 25 min.

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