What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Allston?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Allston is to tram which costs $3 and takes 43 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Allston?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Allston is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $10 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Allston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island and arriving at Cambridge St @ Franklin St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Allston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from East Somerville and arriving at Harvard Avenue. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 43 min.

How far is it from Cambridge to Allston?

The distance between Cambridge and Allston is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Allston without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Allston without a car is to line 66 bus which takes 14 min and costs $1 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Allston?

The line 66 bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Cambridge St @ Franklin St takes 14 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Allston bus from?

Cambridge to Allston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Allston train from?

Cambridge to Allston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from East Somerville station.

Where does the Cambridge to Allston bus arrive?

Cambridge to Allston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Cambridge St @ Franklin St station.

Where does the Cambridge to Allston train arrive?

Cambridge to Allston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard Avenue station.

Where can I stay near Allston?

There are 1818+ hotels available in Allston.

Cambridge to Allston - 4 ways to travel via line 66 bus, tram, taxi, and foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Cambridge to Allston by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 66 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Cambridge St @ Franklin Stbus 66
14 min
$1–5
Tram
1. Take the tram from East Somerville to Harvard Avenuetram B
43 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cambridge to Allstontaxi 2.4 mi
6 min
$10–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from Cambridge to Allstonwalk 2.3 mi
43 min

Cambridge to Allston by bus

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Distance: 2 mi
Duration: 14 min

What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and Allston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Cambridge St @ Franklin St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from East Somerville to Harvard Avenue once daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 43 min.

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