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How to get fromDorchester to Allstonby bus, subway, taxi, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Dorchester to Allston by bus, subway, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Line 66 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Nubian to Cambridge St @ Harvard Avebus bus 66
    37 min
    $1–5

  2. Subway, line 66 bus

    1. Take the subway from Shawmut to Harvardsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Cambridge St @ Franklin Stbus bus 66
    48 min
    $3–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Dorchester to Allstontaxi taxi 5.8 mi
    15 min
    $20–25

  4. Drive 5.8 mi

    1. Drive from Dorchester to Allstoncar car 5.8 mi
    15 min
    $2

  5. Subway, train

    1. Take the subway from Shawmut to South Stationsubway subway Red Line
    2. Take the train from South Station to Boston Landingtrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    58 min
    $3–9

  6. Line 23 bus, line 66 bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington St opp Algonquin St to Nubianbus bus 23
    2. Take the bus from Nubian to Cambridge St @ Harvard Avebus bus 66
    1h 5m
    $2–4

Dorchester to Allston by bus

Calendar731Weekly Buses
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.4 mi
  • Duration: 37 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Nubian to Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 37 min.

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