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How to get fromLancaster to Allstonby train, car, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lancaster to Allston by train, car, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Shirley to Portertrain train Fitchburg Line
    1h 32m
    $38–54

  2. Drive 31.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lancaster to Allstoncar car 31.7 mi
    53 min
    $6–9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lancaster to Allstontaxi taxi 31.7 mi
    53 min
    $100–120

  4. Train, line 70 bus

    1. Take the train from Shirley to Walthamtrain train Fitchburg Line
    2. Take the bus from Carter St @ Waltham Station to Western Ave @ Riverdale Stbus bus 70
    1h 39m
    $34–50

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  • Distance: 46.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 32m

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

MBTA operates a train from Shirley to Porter every 2 hours. Tickets cost $6–13 and the journey takes 59 min.

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