There are 4 ways to get from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) by tram, bus, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Government Center to Riversidetram D
49 min$3Line 505 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rdbus 505
55 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station)taxi 12 mi
18 min$35–50Drive 12 mi
- Drive from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station)car 12 mi
18 min$3–4
Government Center Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) is to tram which costs $3 and takes 49 min.
The fastest way to get from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) is to taxi which takes 18 min and costs $35 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Otis St @ Summer St and arriving at Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 27 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Government Center and arriving at Riverside. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 49 min.
The distance between Government Center Station (MBTA) and Riverside (Station) is 12 miles. The road distance is 12 miles.
The best way to get from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) without a car is to tram which takes 49 min and costs $3.
The tram from Government Center to Riverside takes 49 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Government Center Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Otis St @ Summer St station.
Government Center Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Government Center station.
Government Center Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd station.
What companies run services between Government Center Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Riverside (Station), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Government Center to Riverside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 49 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 27 min.
Tram from Government Center to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, and Getting around the Cyclades - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Government Center Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Government Center Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station) is 12 miles. It takes approximately 18 min to drive from Government Center Station (MBTA) to Riverside (Station).
There are 1442+ hotels available in Riverside (Station).