There are 5 ways to get from Allston to Chestnut Hill by tram, bus, taxi, or foot
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 Harvard Avenue to South Streettram B
13 min$3Line 86 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Western Ave @ Everett St to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Avebus 86
17 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Allston to Chestnut Hilltaxi 3.3 mi
8 min$13–16Walk
- Take the walk from Allston to Chestnut Hillwalk 2.8 mi
54 minLine 66 bus, tram
- Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Franklin St to Washington St @ Walnut Stbus 66
- Take the tram from Brookline Village to Chestnut Hilltram D
35 min$5–7
Allston to Chestnut Hill by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Allston to Chestnut Hill is to tram which costs $3 and takes 13 min.
The fastest way to get from Allston to Chestnut Hill is to taxi which takes 8 min and costs $13 - $16.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Western Ave @ Everett St and arriving at Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harvard Avenue and arriving at South Street. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
The distance between Allston and Chestnut Hill is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Allston to Chestnut Hill without a car is to tram which takes 13 min and costs $3.
The tram from Harvard Avenue to South Street takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.
Allston to Chestnut Hill bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Western Ave @ Everett St station.
Allston to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard Avenue station.
Allston to Chestnut Hill bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave station.
What companies run services between Allston, MA, USA and Chestnut Hill, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Harvard Avenue to South Street every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Western Ave @ Everett St to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 17 min.
Tram from Harvard Avenue to South Street
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Tram from Brookline Village to Chestnut Hill
- Ave. Duration
- 11 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Western Ave @ Everett St to Chestnut Hill Ave @ Commonwealth Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Cambridge St @ Franklin St to Washington St @ Walnut St
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Allston to Chestnut Hill train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Street station.
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