What is the cheapest way to get from Allston to South Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Allston to South Boston is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Allston to South Boston?

The fastest way to get from Allston to South Boston is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $20 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Allston and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brighton Ave @ Allston St and arriving at Kenmore. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Allston and South Boston?

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 South Boston?

The distance between Allston and South Boston is 4 miles. The road distance is 5.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Allston to South Boston without a car is to train which takes 13 min and costs $1 - $6.

How long does it take to get from Allston to South Boston?

The train from Boston Landing to Back Bay takes 13 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Allston to South Boston bus from?

Allston to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Brighton Ave @ Allston St station.

Where do I catch the Allston to South Boston train from?

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

Train or bus from Allston to South Boston?

The best way to get from Allston to South Boston is to train which takes 13 min and costs $1 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 57 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 14 min.

Where does the Allston to South Boston bus arrive?

Allston to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Kenmore station.

Where does the Allston to South Boston train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Allston to South Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Allston to South Boston is 6 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Allston to South Boston.

Where can I stay near South Boston?

There are 1729+ hotels available in South Boston.

Allston to South Boston - 6 ways to travel via train, line 57 bus, taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Allston to South Boston by train, bus, taxi, car, tram, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Boston Landing to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
13 min
$1–6
Line 57 bus
1. Take the bus from Brighton Ave @ Allston St to Kenmorebus 57
14 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Allston to South Bostontaxi 5.7 mi
11 min
$20–25
Drive 5.7 mi
1. Drive from Allston to South Bostoncar 5.7 mi
11 min
$1–2
Tram
1. Take the tram from Packard's Corner to Arlingtontram B
22 min
$3
Line 64 bus, subway
1. Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Drbus 64
2. Take the subway from Central to Andrewsubway Red Line
27 min
$5–7

Allston to South Boston by train

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 13 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Boston Landing to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Brighton Ave @ Allston St to Kenmore every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 14 min.

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