There are 7 ways to get from Allston to Boston Airport (BOS) by tram, train, bus, taxi, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Packard's Corner to Government Centertram B
39 min$5Drive 7.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Allston to Boston Airport (BOS)car 7.9 mi
11 min$2Train, bus
- Take the train from Boston Landing to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
- Take the bus from Dartmouth Street opposite Back Bay Station to Terminal A – LEX Drop Offbus Bb
48 min$10–15Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Harvard Avenue to Copleytram B
- Take the bus from Dartmouth Street opposite Back Bay Station to Terminal C – LEX Drop Offbus Bb
1h 13m$11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Allston to Boston Airport (BOS)taxi 7.9 mi
11 min$30–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Allston to Boston (BOS)7.9 mi
11 minLine 501 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Stuart St @ Dartmouth Stbus 501
- Take the bus from Dartmouth Street opposite Back Bay Station to Terminal C – LEX Drop Offbus Bb
57 min$11–13
Allston to Boston Airport (BOS) by tram and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Allston to Boston Airport (BOS) is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.
The fastest way to get from Allston to Boston Airport (BOS) is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $30 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Allston to Boston Airport (BOS). However, there are services departing from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave and arriving at Terminal C – LEX Drop Off via Dartmouth Street opposite Back Bay Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 57 min.
No, there is no direct train from Allston to Boston Airport (BOS). However, there are services departing from Packard's Corner and arriving at Airport via Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39 min.
The distance between Allston and Boston Airport (BOS) is 6 miles. The road distance is 8 miles.
The best way to get from Allston to Boston Airport (BOS) without a car is to tram which takes 39 min and costs $6.
It takes approximately 39 min to get from Allston to Boston Airport (BOS), including transfers.
Allston to Boston Airport (BOS) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave station.
Allston to Boston Airport (BOS) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Packard's Corner station.
Allston to Boston Airport (BOS) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station.
What companies run services between Allston, MA, USA and Boston Airport (BOS), USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Packard's Corner to Government Center every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 29 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Terminal C – LEX Drop Off via Stuart St @ Dartmouth St and Dartmouth Street opposite Back Bay Station in around 57 min.
Tram from Packard's Corner to Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from Boston Landing to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–6
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–6
Tram from Harvard Avenue to Copley
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 800-235-6426
- [email protected].
- Website
- Massport
Bus from Dartmouth Street opposite Back Bay Station to Terminal A – LEX Drop Off
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massport
Bus from Dartmouth Street opposite Back Bay Station to Terminal C – LEX Drop Off
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massport
Bus from Dartmouth Street opposite Back Bay Station to Terminal C – LEX Drop Off
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massport
Bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Allston to Boston (BOS)
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Allston to Boston Airport (BOS) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Allston to Boston Airport (BOS) is 8 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Allston to Boston Airport (BOS).
There are 1801+ hotels available in Boston Airport (BOS).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Allston and Boston Airport (BOS). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

