What is the cheapest way to get from Porter Square to Alewife Station?

The cheapest way to get from Porter Square to Alewife Station is to subway which costs $3 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Porter Square to Alewife Station?

The fastest way to get from Porter Square to Alewife Station is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Porter Square and Alewife Station?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave @ Davenport St and arriving at Rindge Ave @ Russell Field. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Porter Square and Alewife Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Porter and arriving at Alewife. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Porter Square to Alewife Station?

The distance between Porter Square and Alewife Station is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Porter Square to Alewife Station without a car?

The best way to get from Porter Square to Alewife Station without a car is to subway which takes 9 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Porter Square to Alewife Station?

The subway from Porter to Alewife takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Porter Square to Alewife Station bus from?

Porter Square to Alewife Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave @ Davenport St station.

Where do I catch the Porter Square to Alewife Station train from?

Porter Square to Alewife Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Porter station.

Where does the Porter Square to Alewife Station bus arrive?

Porter Square to Alewife Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Rindge Ave @ Russell Field station.

Where does the Porter Square to Alewife Station train arrive?

Porter Square to Alewife Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Alewife station.

Where can I stay near Alewife Station?

There are 1834+ hotels available in Alewife Station.

Porter Square to Alewife Station - 4 ways to travel via subway, and line 83 bus

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Porter to Alewifesubway Red Line
9 min
$3
Line 83 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Davenport St to Rindge Ave @ Russell Fieldbus 83
18 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Porter Square to Alewife Stationtaxi 1.3 mi
3 min
$6–9
Walk
1. Take the foot from Porter Square to Alewife Stationwalk 1.3 mi
24 min

Porter Square to Alewife Station by foot and subway

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Distance: 1.8 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Porter Square, 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 Massachusetts Ave @ Davenport St to Rindge Ave @ Russell Field every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 11 min.

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