What is the cheapest way to get from Boston to Allston/Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Boston to Allston/Brighton is to tram which costs $3 and takes 32 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Boston to Allston/Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Boston to Allston/Brighton is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between Boston and Allston/Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line station and arriving at Guest St opp New Balance Way. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 23 min.

Is there a direct train between Boston and Allston/Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Boston Landing. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16 min.

How far is it from Boston to Allston/Brighton?

The distance between Boston and Allston/Brighton is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Boston to Allston/Brighton without a car is to train which takes 16 min and costs $1 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Boston to Allston/Brighton?

The train from South Station to Boston Landing takes 16 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Boston to Allston/Brighton bus from?

Boston to Allston/Brighton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line.

Where do I catch the Boston to Allston/Brighton train from?

Boston to Allston/Brighton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.

Train or bus from Boston to Allston/Brighton?

The best way to get from Boston to Allston/Brighton is to train which takes 16 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 64 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 23 min.

Where does the Boston to Allston/Brighton bus arrive?

Boston to Allston/Brighton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Guest St opp New Balance Way station.

Where does the Boston to Allston/Brighton train arrive?

Boston to Allston/Brighton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boston Landing station.

Where can I stay near Allston/Brighton?

There are 1853+ hotels available in Allston/Brighton.

Boston to Allston/Brighton - 6 ways to travel via train, line 64 bus, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Boston to Allston/Brighton by train, bus, taxi, foot, tram, or subway

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Train
best
1. Take the train from South Station to Boston Landingtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
16 min
$1–7
Line 64 bus
1. Take the bus from Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line to Guest St opp New Balance Waybus 64
23 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Boston to Allston/Brightontaxi 4.7 mi
11 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the foot from Boston to Allston/Brightonwalk 4.5 mi
1h 26m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Park Street to Warren Streettram B
32 min
$3
Subway, train
1. Take the subway from State to Back Baysubway Orange Line
2. Take the train from Back Bay to Boston Landingtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
43 min
$3–8

Boston to Allston/Brighton by train

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 16 min

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

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Boston Landing hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 16 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line to Guest St opp New Balance Way every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 23 min.

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