There are 4 ways to get from Museum of Science to Riverside (Station) by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Science Park/West End to Riversidetram D
1h 1m$3Line 505 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rdbus 505
1h 12m$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Museum of Science to Riverside (Station)taxi 11.8 mi
19 min$35–50Drive 11.8 mi
- Drive from Museum of Science to Riverside (Station)car 11.8 mi
19 min$3–4
Museum of Science to Riverside (Station) by foot and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Museum of Science to Riverside (Station) is to tram which costs $3 and takes 1h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Museum of Science to Riverside (Station) is to taxi which takes 19 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 Science Park/West End and arriving at Riverside. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 57 min.
The distance between Museum of Science and Riverside (Station) is 13 miles. The road distance is 11.9 miles.
The best way to get from Museum of Science to Riverside (Station) without a car is to tram which takes 1h 1m and costs $3.
The tram from Science Park/West End to Riverside takes 57 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Museum of Science to Riverside (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Otis St @ Summer St station.
Museum of Science to Riverside (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Science Park/West End station.
Museum of Science to Riverside (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Commonwealth Ave opp Cheswick Rd station.
What companies run services between Museum of Science, MA, USA and Riverside (Station), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Science Park/West End to Riverside every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 57 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 Science Park/West End to Riverside
- Ave. Duration
- 57 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
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More Questions & Answers
Museum of Science to Riverside (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Riverside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Museum of Science to Riverside (Station) is 12 miles. It takes approximately 19 min to drive from Museum of Science to Riverside (Station).
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