There are 5 ways to get from Allston to Medford by tram, bus, taxi, car, or foot
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Harvard Avenue to Medford/Tuftstram B
48 min$3Line 66 bus, line 96 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Harvardbus 66
- Take the bus from Harvard to 37 Riverside Ave @ Medford Sqbus 96
58 min$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Allston to Medfordtaxi 6.4 mi
12 min$22–27Drive 6.4 mi
- Drive from Allston to Medfordcar 6.4 mi
12 min$2Walk
- Take the walk from Allston to Medfordwalk 5.3 mi
1h 41m
Allston to Medford by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Allston to Medford is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 12 min.
The fastest way to get from Allston to Medford is to taxi which takes 12 min and costs $22 - $27.
No, there is no direct bus from Allston to Medford. However, there are services departing from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave and arriving at 37 Riverside Ave @ Medford Sq via Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 58 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harvard Avenue and arriving at Medford/Tufts. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Allston and Medford is 9 miles. The road distance is 6.5 miles.
The best way to get from Allston to Medford without a car is to tram which takes 48 min and costs $3.
The tram from Harvard Avenue to Medford/Tufts takes 48 min including transfers and departs once daily.
Allston to Medford bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave station.
Allston to Medford train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard Avenue station.
Allston to Medford bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
What companies run services between Allston, MA, USA and Medford, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Harvard Avenue to Medford/Tufts once daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 48 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to 37 Riverside Ave @ Medford Sq via Harvard in around 58 min.
Tram from Harvard Avenue to Medford/Tufts
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Harvard to 37 Riverside Ave @ Medford Sq
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Allston to Medford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Medford/Tufts station.
Yes, the driving distance between Allston to Medford is 6 miles. It takes approximately 12 min to drive from Allston to Medford.
There are 1513+ hotels available in Medford.

