There are 5 ways to get from 575 Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Hill by tram, bus, taxi, foot, or train
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Blandford Street to Park Streettram B
17 min$3Line 55 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ipswich St opp Lansdowne St to Saint James Ave @ Arlington Stbus 55
26 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from 575 Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Hilltaxi 2.2 mi
5 min$9–12Walk
- Take the walk from 575 Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Hillwalk 1.9 mi
35 minTrain
- Take the train from Lansdowne to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
20 min$1–6
575 Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Hill by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from 575 Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Hill is to tram which costs $3 and takes 17 min.
The fastest way to get from 575 Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Hill is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $9 - $12.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ipswich St opp Lansdowne St and arriving at Saint James Ave @ Arlington St. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Blandford Street and arriving at Park Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.
The distance between 575 Commonwealth Avenue and Beacon Hill is 2 miles.
The best way to get from 575 Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Hill without a car is to tram which takes 17 min and costs $3.
The tram from Blandford Street to Park Street takes 15 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
575 Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Hill bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Ipswich St opp Lansdowne St station.
575 Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Hill train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Blandford Street station.
The best way to get from 575 Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Hill is to line 55 bus which takes 26 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $6 and takes 20 min.
What companies run services between 575 Commonwealth Avenue, MA, USA and Beacon Hill, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Blandford Street to Park Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Ipswich St opp Lansdowne St to Saint James Ave @ Arlington St every 3 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 18 min.
Tram from Blandford Street to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Lansdowne to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–6
Bus from Ipswich St opp Lansdowne St to Saint James Ave @ Arlington St
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
575 Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Hill bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Saint James Ave @ Arlington St station.
575 Commonwealth Avenue to Beacon Hill train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
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