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How to get fromPorter Square Station to Alewife Stationby subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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There are 4 ways to get from Porter Square Station to Alewife Station by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Porter to Alewifesubway subway Red Line
    6 min
    $3

  2. Line 83 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Somerville Ave @ White St to Rindge Ave @ Russell Fieldbus bus 83
    19 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Porter Square Station to Alewife Stationtaxi taxi 1.4 mi
    3 min
    $7–9

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Porter Square Station to Alewife Stationwalk walk 1.4 mi
    27 min

Porter Square Station to Alewife Station by foot and subway

Calendar1501Weekly Services
Duration6 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.7 mi
  • Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Porter Square Station, MA, USA and Alewife Station, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Porter to Alewife every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Somerville Ave @ White St to Rindge Ave @ Russell Field every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 12 min.

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