There are 4 ways to get from Riverside (Station) to Government Center Station (MBTA) by tram, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Riverside to Government Centertram D
48 min$3Line 505 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd to Federal St @ Franklin Stbus 505
59 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverside (Station) to Government Center Station (MBTA)taxi 11.9 mi
17 min$35–50Drive 11.9 mi
- Drive from Riverside (Station) to Government Center Station (MBTA)car 11.9 mi
17 min$3–4
Riverside (Station) to Government Center Station (MBTA) by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Government Center Station (MBTA) is to tram which costs $3 and takes 48 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverside (Station) to Government Center Station (MBTA) 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 Government Center. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 48 min.
The distance between Riverside (Station) and Government Center Station (MBTA) is 12 miles. The road distance is 12 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside (Station) to Government Center Station (MBTA) without a car is to tram which takes 48 min and costs $3.
The tram from Riverside to Government Center takes 48 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Riverside (Station) to Government Center Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd station.
Riverside (Station) to Government Center Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside (Station) to Government Center Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Federal St @ Franklin St station.
What companies run services between Riverside (Station), MA, USA and Government Center Station (MBTA), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to Government Center every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 48 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 Government Center
- Ave. Duration
- 48 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 Government Center Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Government Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside (Station) to Government Center Station (MBTA) is 12 miles. It takes approximately 17 min to drive from Riverside (Station) to Government Center Station (MBTA).
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