What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Allston?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Allston is to tram which costs $3 and takes 24 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Allston?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Allston is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $14 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay (Station) and Allston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Cambridge St @ Franklin St. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay (Station) and Allston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Boston Landing. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Back Bay (Station) to Allston?

The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Allston is 4 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay (Station) to Allston without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Allston without a car is to train which takes 9 min and costs $1 - $6.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay (Station) to Allston?

The train from Back Bay to Boston Landing takes 9 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Back Bay (Station) to Allston bus from?

Back Bay (Station) to Allston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay (Station) to Allston train from?

Back Bay (Station) to Allston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.

Train or bus from Back Bay (Station) to Allston?

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Allston is to train which takes 9 min and costs $1 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 501 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 14 min.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Allston bus arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Allston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Cambridge St @ Franklin St station.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Allston train arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Allston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boston Landing station.

Where can I stay near Allston?

There are 1759+ hotels available in Allston.

Back Bay (Station) to Allston - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 501 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Allston by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Back Bay to Boston Landingtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
9 min
$1–6
Line 501 bus
1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Cambridge St @ Franklin Stbus 501
14 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to Allstontaxi 3.7 mi
5 min
$14–17
Walk
1. Take the foot from Back Bay (Station) to Allstonwalk 3.3 mi
1h 4m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Copley to Packard's Cornertram B
24 min
$3
Bus, line 57 bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Kenmore - Commonwealth Ave @ Kenmore Stbus Green Line C Shuttle / ...
2. Take the bus from Kenmore to Brighton Ave @ Linden Stbus 57
29 min
$3–9

Back Bay (Station) to Allston by train

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), MA, USA and Allston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Boston Landing hourly. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Cambridge St @ Franklin St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 11 min.

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