There are 4 ways to get from Riverside (Station) to North Station (subway) 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
cheapest- Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd to Federal St @ Franklin Stbus 505
1h 7m$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Riverside (Station) to North Station (subway)taxi 11.4 mi
20 min$35–45Drive 11.4 mi
- Drive from Riverside (Station) to North Station (subway)car 11.4 mi
20 min$3
Riverside (Station) to North Station (subway) by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riverside (Station) to North Station (subway) is to tram which costs $3 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Riverside (Station) to North Station (subway) is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $35 - $45.
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 North Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 52 min.
The distance between Riverside (Station) and North Station (subway) is 12 miles. The road distance is 11.4 miles.
The best way to get from Riverside (Station) to North Station (subway) 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 North Station (subway) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Commonwealth Ave @ Cheswick Rd station.
Riverside (Station) to North Station (subway) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Riverside station.
Riverside (Station) to North Station (subway) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Federal St @ Franklin St station.
What companies run services between Riverside (Station), MA, USA and North Station (subway), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a vehicle from Riverside to North Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 52 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 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
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More Questions & Answers
Riverside (Station) to North Station (subway) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Riverside (Station) to North Station (subway) is 11 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Riverside (Station) to North Station (subway).
There are 1811+ hotels available in North Station (subway).

