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How to get fromWatertown to Downtown Crossingby bus, subway, taxi, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Watertown to Downtown Crossing by bus, subway, taxi, or car

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  1. Line 504 bus, subway

    best
    1. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Stuart St @ Dartmouth Stbus bus 504
    2. Take the subway from Back Bay to Downtown Crossingsubway subway Orange Line
    20 min
    $5–7

  2. Line 504 bus via Lincoln St @ Essex St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus bus 504
    25 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Watertown to Downtown Crossingtaxi taxi 8.3 mi
    15 min
    $28–35

  4. Drive 8.3 mi

    1. Drive from Watertown to Downtown Crossingcar car 8.3 mi
    15 min
    $2–3

  5. Line 71 bus, subway

    1. Take the bus from Mt Auburn St @ Parker St to Harvardbus bus 71
    2. Take the subway from Harvard to Downtown Crossingsubway subway Red Line
    32 min
    $5–7

  6. Line 504 bus

    1. Take the bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Milk St @ Devonshire Stbus bus 57 / ...
    33 min
    $1–5

Watertown to Downtown Crossing by bus, subway, and foot

Calendar186Weekly Services
Duration20 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8.3 mi
  • Duration: 20 min

What companies run services between Watertown, MA, USA and Downtown Crossing, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Technology Way @ Watertown Yard to Lincoln St @ Essex St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 20 min.

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