What is the cheapest way to get from South Boston to East Boston?

The cheapest way to get from South Boston to East Boston is to line 171 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 19 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Boston to East Boston?

The fastest way to get from South Boston to East Boston is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $17 - $21.

Is there a direct bus between South Boston and East Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Andrew and arriving at Airport. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

Is there a direct train between South Boston and East Boston?

No, there is no direct train from South Boston to East Boston. However, there are services departing from Andrew and arriving at Maverick via Park Street and Government Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27 min.

How far is it from South Boston to East Boston?

The distance between South Boston and East Boston is 8 miles.

How do I travel from South Boston to East Boston without a car?

The best way to get from South Boston to East Boston without a car is to line 171 bus which takes 19 min and costs $1 - $5.

How long does it take to get from South Boston to East Boston?

The line 171 bus from Andrew to Airport takes 19 min including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the South Boston to East Boston bus from?

South Boston to East Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Andrew station.

Where do I catch the South Boston to East Boston train from?

South Boston to East Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Andrew station.

Where does the South Boston to East Boston bus arrive?

South Boston to East Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Airport station.

Where does the South Boston to East Boston train arrive?

South Boston to East Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Park Street station.

Where can I stay near East Boston?

There are 1784+ hotels available in East Boston.

South Boston to East Boston - 4 ways to travel via line 171 bus, and subway

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There are 4 ways to get from South Boston to East Boston by bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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Line 171 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Andrew to Airportbus 171
19 min
$1–5
Subway
1. Take the subway from Andrew to Park Streetsubway Red Line
2. Take the subway from Government Center to Mavericksubway Blue Line
27 min
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Boston to East Bostontaxi 4.6 mi
10 min
$17–21
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Boston to East Bostonwalk 3.5 mi
1h 4m

South Boston to East Boston by bus

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Distance: 7.8 mi
Duration: 19 min

What companies run services between South Boston, MA, USA and East Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Andrew to Airport twice daily. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Andrew to Meridian St @ Saratoga St via Park Street, Park Street, Government Center, Government Center, Maverick, and Maverick in around 27 min.

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