What is the cheapest way to get from South Station to Allston?

The cheapest way to get from South Station to Allston is to tram which costs $3 and takes 39 min.

What is the fastest way to get from South Station to Allston?

The fastest way to get from South Station to Allston is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $17 - $22.

Is there a direct bus between South Station and Allston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Chinatown Gate and arriving at Cambridge St @ Franklin St. Services depart every four hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 18 min.

Is there a direct train between South Station and Allston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from South Station station and arriving at Boston Landing. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15 min.

How far is it from South Station to Allston?

The distance between South Station and Allston is 5 miles.

How do I travel from South Station to Allston without a car?

The best way to get from South Station to Allston without a car is to train which takes 15 min and costs $1 - $7.

How long does it take to get from South Station to Allston?

The train from South Station to Boston Landing takes 15 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the South Station to Allston bus from?

South Station to Allston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Chinatown Gate station.

Where do I catch the South Station to Allston train from?

South Station to Allston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from South Station.

Train or bus from South Station to Allston?

The best way to get from South Station to Allston is to train which takes 15 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 501 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 26 min.

Where does the South Station to Allston bus arrive?

South Station to Allston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Cambridge St @ Franklin St station.

Where does the South Station to Allston train arrive?

South Station to Allston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Boston Landing station.

Where can I stay near Allston?

There are 1590+ hotels available in Allston.

South Station to Allston - 7 ways to travel via train, line 501 bus, and subway

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There are 7 ways to get from South Station to Allston by train, bus, subway, taxi, tram, or foot

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Train
best
1. Take the train from South Station to Boston Landingtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
15 min
$1–7
Line 501 bus
1. Take the bus from Chinatown Gate to Cambridge St @ Franklin Stbus 501
26 min
$1–5
Subway, line 66 bus
1. Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway Red Line
2. Take the bus from Harvard Sq @ Garden St - Dawes Island to Cambridge St @ Franklin Stbus 66
32 min
$3–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from South Station to Allstontaxi 4.9 mi
7 min
$17–22
Subway, line 64 bus
1. Take the subway from South Station to Centralsubway Red Line
2. Take the bus from Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr to Cambridge St @ Franklin Stbus 64
38 min
$3–7
Tram
1. Take the tram from Boylston to Harvard Avenuetram B
39 min
$3
Walk
1. Take the walk from South Station to Allstonwalk 4.4 mi
1h 25m

South Station to Allston by train

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Allston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Boston Landing hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Chinatown Gate to Cambridge St @ Franklin St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 18 min.

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