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How to get fromEast Boston to Brightonby tram, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Government Center to Warren Streettram tram B
    44 min
    $5

  2. Drive 7.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Boston to Brightoncar car 7.6 mi
    16 min
    $2

  3. 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
    47 min
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Boston to Brightontaxi taxi 7.6 mi
    16 min
    $26–31

  5. Line 501 bus

    1. Take the bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to 7 Winship Stbus bus 501
    1h 33m
    $3–7

East Boston to Brighton by subway and tram

Calendar900Weekly Services
Duration44 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5.9 mi
  • Duration: 44 min

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

MBTA operates a vehicle from Government Center to Warren Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 34 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Federal St @ Franklin St to 7 Winship St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 44 min.

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