There are 4 ways to get from Riverside (Station) to Charlestown by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Riverside to North Stationtram D
52 min$3Line 505 bus, line 93 bus
- Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd to Federal St @ Franklin Stbus 505
- Take the bus from Devonshire St @ Milk St to Bunker Hill St @ Polk Stbus 93
1h 31m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverside (Station) to Charlestowntaxi 11.3 mi
20 min$35–45Drive 11.3 mi
- Drive from Riverside (Station) to Charlestowncar 11.3 mi
20 min$3
Riverside (Station) to Charlestown by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Charlestown is to tram which costs $3 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Charlestown is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Riverside (Station) to Charlestown. However, there are services departing from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd and arriving at Bunker Hill St @ Polk St via Devonshire St @ Milk St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riverside and arriving at North Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Riverside (Station) and Charlestown is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.3 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside (Station) to Charlestown without a car is to tram which takes 52 min and costs $3.
The tram from Riverside to North Station takes 52 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Riverside (Station) to Charlestown bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd station.
Riverside (Station) to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside (Station) to Charlestown bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Federal St @ Franklin St station.
What companies run services between Riverside (Station), MA, USA and Charlestown, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to North Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 52 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Riverside (Station) to Bunker Hill St @ Polk St via Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd, Federal St @ Franklin St, and Devonshire St @ Milk St in around 1h 31m.
Tram from Riverside to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd to Federal St @ Franklin St
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Devonshire St @ Milk St to Bunker Hill St @ Polk St
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside (Station) to Charlestown train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside (Station) to Charlestown is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Riverside (Station) to Charlestown.
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