What is the cheapest way to get from Allston to Back Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Allston to Back Bay is to tram which costs $3 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Allston to Back Bay?

The fastest way to get from Allston to Back Bay is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $14 - $18.

Is there a direct bus between Allston and Back Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brighton Ave @ Harvard Ave and arriving at Kenmore. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

Is there a direct train between Allston and Back Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Boston Landing and arriving at Back Bay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Allston to Back Bay?

The distance between Allston and Back Bay is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Allston to Back Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Allston to Back Bay without a car is to line 57 bus which takes 13 min and costs $1 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Allston to Back Bay?

The line 57 bus from Brighton Ave @ Harvard Ave to Kenmore takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Allston to Back Bay bus from?

Allston to Back Bay bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brighton Ave @ Harvard Ave station.

Where do I catch the Allston to Back Bay train from?

Allston to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boston Landing station.

Train or bus from Allston to Back Bay?

The best way to get from Allston to Back Bay is to line 57 bus which takes 13 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $6 and takes 13 min.

Where does the Allston to Back Bay bus arrive?

Allston to Back Bay bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Kenmore station.

Where does the Allston to Back Bay train arrive?

Allston to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.

Where can I stay near Back Bay?

There are 1858+ hotels available in Back Bay.

Allston to Back Bay - 6 ways to travel via train, line 57 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 6 ways to get from Allston to Back Bay by bus, train, taxi, foot, or tram

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Line 57 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Brighton Ave @ Harvard Ave to Kenmorebus 57
13 min
$1–5
Train
1. Take the train from Boston Landing to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
13 min
$1–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Allston to Back Baytaxi 3.8 mi
6 min
$14–18
Walk
1. Take the foot from Allston to Back Baywalk 3 mi
56 min
Tram
1. Take the tram from Packard's Corner to Copleytram B
20 min
$3
Line 66 bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Franklin St to Harvard St @ Beacon Stbus 66
2. Take the tram from Coolidge Corner to Copleytram C
34 min
$5–7

Allston to Back Bay by bus

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Distance: 2 mi
Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Allston, MA, USA and Back Bay, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Brighton Ave @ Harvard Ave to Kenmore every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a train from Boston Landing to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 13 min.

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