What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Alewife Station?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Alewife Station is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 14 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Alewife Station?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Alewife Station is to taxi which takes 14 min and costs $20 - $25.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Alewife Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boston and arriving at Cambridge. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Alewife Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Park Street and arriving at Alewife. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Boston to Alewife Station?

The distance between Boston and Alewife Station is 6 miles. The road distance is 5.8 miles.

How do I travel from Boston to Alewife Station without a car?

The best way to get from Boston to Alewife Station without a car is to subway which takes 19 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Alewife Station?

The subway from Park Street to Alewife takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Boston to Alewife Station bus from?

Boston to Alewife Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Boston station.

Where do I catch the Boston to Alewife Station train from?

Boston to Alewife Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Park Street station.

Where does the Boston to Alewife Station bus arrive?

Boston to Alewife Station bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Cambridge station.

Where does the Boston to Alewife Station train arrive?

Boston to Alewife Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Alewife station.

Can I drive from Boston to Alewife Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Alewife Station is 6 miles. It takes approximately 14 min to drive from Boston to Alewife Station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Boston to Alewife Station?

Book your Boston to Alewife Station bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Alewife Station?

There are 1847+ hotels available in Alewife Station.

Boston to Alewife Station - 4 ways to travel via subway, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston to Alewife Station by subway, bus (Flixbus), taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Park Street to Alewifesubway Red Line
19 min
$3
Bus (Flixbus)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boston to Cambridgebus FlixBus 2619 / ...
25 min
$1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Alewife Stationtaxi 5.7 mi
14 min
$20–25
Drive 5.7 mi
1. Drive from Boston to Alewife Stationcar 5.7 mi
14 min
$1–2

Boston to Alewife Station by subway

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Distance: 5.9 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Alewife Station, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Park Street to Alewife every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Boston to Cambridge twice daily. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 25 min.

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