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How to get fromCharlestown to Boston Commonby subway, bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Charlestown to Boston Common by subway, bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Community College to Chinatownsubway subway Orange Line
    13 min
    $3

  2. Line 93 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Bunker Hill St @ Green St to N Washington St @ Medford Stbus bus 89/93 / ...
    2. Take the tram from North Station to Park Streettram tram E / ...
    21 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charlestown to Boston Commontaxi taxi 2.1 mi
    5 min
    $9–12

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Charlestown to Boston Commonwalk walk 1.9 mi
    37 min

Charlestown to Boston Common by subway and foot

Calendar1466Weekly Services
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.1 mi
  • Duration: 13 min

What companies run services between Charlestown, MA, USA and Boston Common, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Community College to Chinatown every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 7 min.

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