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How to get fromBoston to Allston/Brightonby train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Allston/Brighton by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from South Station to Boston Landingtrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    16 min
    $1–7

  2. Line 64 bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St @ Kendall Station - Red Line to Guest St opp New Balance Waybus bus 64
    24 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Allston/Brightontaxi taxi 4.7 mi
    11 min
    $17–21

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Boston to Allston/Brightonwalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 26m

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Park Street to Warren Streettram tram B
    32 min
    $3

Boston to Allston/Brighton by train

Calendar154Weekly Trains
Duration16 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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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 24 min.

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