What is the cheapest way to get from Alewife Station to South Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Alewife Station to South Boston is to bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 25 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Alewife Station to South Boston?

The fastest way to get from Alewife Station to South Boston is to subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Alewife Station and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cambridge and arriving at Boston. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Alewife Station and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alewife and arriving at Park Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.

How far is it from Alewife Station to South Boston?

The distance between Alewife Station and South Boston is 6 miles. The road distance is 8.6 miles.

How do I travel from Alewife Station to South Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Alewife Station to South Boston without a car is to subway which takes 17 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Alewife Station to South Boston?

The subway from Alewife to Park Street takes 17 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Alewife Station to South Boston bus from?

Alewife Station to South Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Cambridge station.

Where do I catch the Alewife Station to South Boston train from?

Alewife Station to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Alewife station.

Where does the Alewife Station to South Boston bus arrive?

Alewife Station to South Boston bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Boston station.

Where does the Alewife Station to South Boston train arrive?

Alewife Station to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.

Can I drive from Alewife Station to South Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Alewife Station to South Boston is 9 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Alewife Station to South Boston.

How do I get a bus ticket from Alewife Station to South Boston?

Book your Alewife Station to South Boston bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near South Boston?

There are 1747+ hotels available in South Boston.

Alewife Station to South Boston - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Alewife Station to South Boston by subway, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Alewife to Park Streetsubway Red Line
17 min
$3
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cambridge to Bostonbus FlixBus 2619 / ...
25 min
$1–2
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alewife Station to South Bostontaxi 8.5 mi
18 min
$29–35
Drive 8.5 mi
1. Drive from Alewife Station to South Bostoncar 8.5 mi
18 min
$2–3

Alewife Station to South Boston by subway

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Distance: 5.9 mi
Duration: 17 min

What companies run services between Alewife Station, MA, USA and South Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Alewife to Park Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 17 min. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Cambridge to Boston twice daily. Tickets cost $1–2 and the journey takes 25 min.

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