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How to get fromSouth Station to Allston/Brightonby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from South Station to Allston/Brighton by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from South Station to Boston Landingtrain train Framingham/Worcester Line
    22 min
    $1–7

  2. Line 501 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chinatown Gate to Cambridge St @ N Beacon Stbus bus 501
    28 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from South Station to Allston/Brightontaxi taxi 5.5 mi
    9 min
    $19–24

  4. Drive 5.5 mi

    1. Drive from South Station to Allston/Brightoncar car 5.5 mi
    9 min
    $1–2

  5. Line 504 bus, line 57 bus

    1. Take the bus from Chinatown Gate to Washington St @ Bacon Stbus bus 501 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Cambridge St @ Gordon Stbus bus 57
    45 min
    $2–4

South Station to Allston/Brighton by train

Calendar144Weekly Trains
Duration22 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4.8 mi
  • Duration: 22 min

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

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Boston Landing hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 22 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Chinatown Gate to Cambridge St @ N Beacon St every 4 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 20 min.

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