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How to get fromAllston to South Bostonby train, bus, taxi, car, tram, or subway

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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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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Boston Landing to Back Baytrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    12 min
    $1–6

  2. Line 57 bus

    1. Take the bus from Brighton Ave @ Allston St to Kenmorebus bus 57
    14 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Allston to South Bostontaxi taxi 5.7 mi
    11 min
    $20–25

  4. Drive  5.7 mi

    1. Drive from Allston to South Bostoncar car 5.7 mi
    11 min
    $1–2

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Packard's Corner to Arlingtontram tram B
    22 min
    $3

  6. Line 64 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Drbus bus 64
    2. Take the subway from Central to Andrewsubway subway Red Line
    27 min
    $5–7

Allston to South Boston by train

Calendar130Weekly Trains
Duration12 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.5 mi
  • Duration: 12 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 12 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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