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How to get fromSouth Boston to East Bostonby bus, subway, taxi, or foot

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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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  1. Line 171 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Andrew to Airportbus bus 171
    19 min
    $1–5

  2. Subway, line 116 bus

    1. Take the subway from Andrew to Downtown Crossingsubway subway
    2. Take the subway from State to Mavericksubway subway
    3. Take the bus from Maverick to Meridian St @ Saratoga Stbus bus 114 / ...
    26 min
    $6–10

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Boston to East Bostontaxi taxi 4.6 mi
    10 min
    $17–21

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from South Boston to East Bostonwalk walk 3.5 mi
    1h 4m

South Boston to East Boston by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration19 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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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.

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