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How to get fromBoston to Brightonby bus, tram, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Boston to Brighton by bus, tram, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 57 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Silber Way to Washington St @ Foster Stbus bus 57
    18 min
    $1–5

  2. Tram

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

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Brightontaxi taxi 5.7 mi
    12 min
    $20–25

  4. Drive  5.7 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Brightoncar car 5.7 mi
    12 min
    $1–2

  5. Tram, line 57 bus

    1. Take the tram from Government Center to Kenmoretram tram C / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kenmore to Washington St @ Foster Stbus bus 57
    41 min
    $3–7

Boston to Brighton by bus

Calendar796Weekly Buses
Duration18 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3 mi
  • Duration: 18 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Silber Way to Washington St @ Foster St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 18 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Park Street to Warren Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 32 min.

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