There are 4 ways to get from Riverside (Station) to Downtown Crossing Station by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Riverside to Park Streettram D
47 min$3Line 505 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd to Federal St @ Franklin Stbus 505
56 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverside (Station) to Downtown Crossing Stationtaxi 11.7 mi
17 min$35–50Drive 11.7 mi
- Drive from Riverside (Station) to Downtown Crossing Stationcar 11.7 mi
17 min$3–4
Riverside (Station) to Downtown Crossing Station by tram and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Downtown Crossing Station is to tram which costs $3 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Downtown Crossing Station is to taxi which takes 17 min and costs $35 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd and arriving at Federal St @ Franklin St. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 32 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Riverside and arriving at Park Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 45 min.
The distance between Riverside (Station) and Downtown Crossing Station is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.7 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside (Station) to Downtown Crossing Station without a car is to tram which takes 47 min and costs $3.
The tram from Riverside to Park Street takes 45 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Riverside (Station) to Downtown Crossing Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd station.
Riverside (Station) to Downtown Crossing Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside (Station) to Downtown Crossing Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Federal St @ Franklin St station.
What companies run services between Riverside (Station), MA, USA and Downtown Crossing Station, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to Park Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 45 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd to Federal St @ Franklin St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 32 min.
Tram from Riverside to Park Street
- Ave. Duration
- 45 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
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside (Station) to Downtown Crossing Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside (Station) to Downtown Crossing Station is 12 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Riverside (Station) to Downtown Crossing Station.
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