The average bus between Allston and Charlestown takes 48 min and the fastest bus takes 29 min. The bus runs at least 4 times per hour from Allston to Charlestown. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 15 minutes between Allston and Charlestown. The earliest departure is at 5:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Allston is at 4:17 PM which arrives into Charlestown at 5:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 48 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

38 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change

38 min • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Allston to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Allston station and arriving at Charlestown station via Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 48 min.
Allston to Charlestown bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave station.
Allston to Charlestown bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Alford St @ Main St station.
The distance between Allston and Charlestown is 6.3 km. The road distance is 8 km.
You can take a bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Alford St @ Main St via Harvard in around 48 min.