There are 4 ways to get from Allston to Cambridge by bus, tram, taxi, or foot
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Allston to Cambridge by bus
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The cheapest way to get from Allston to Cambridge is to tram which costs $3 and takes 41 min.
The fastest way to get from Allston to Cambridge is to taxi which takes 7 min and costs $11 - $14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave and arriving at Harvard. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harvard Avenue and arriving at East Somerville. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 41 min.
The distance between Allston and Cambridge is 2 miles.
The best way to get from Allston to Cambridge without a car is to line 66 bus which takes 13 min and costs $1 - $5.
The line 66 bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Harvard takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.
Allston to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave station.
Allston to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard Avenue station.
Allston to Cambridge bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Harvard station.
What companies run services between Allston, MA, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Harvard every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Harvard Avenue to East Somerville once daily. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 41 min.
Tram from Harvard Avenue to East Somerville
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Cambridge St @ Harvard Ave to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
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Allston to Cambridge train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at East Somerville station.
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