Directions to Carruth House

Downtown Boston is a 10 - 15 minute direct train ride on the Red Line from Ashmont, Harvard Square is 25 minutes, and the fare is US$2 each way. Purchase a 1-Day Link Pass for US$9 or a 7-Day Link Pass for US$15 which includes subways, buses, trolleys, water shuttle from the Charlestown end of the Freedom Trail back to downtown, and zone 1-A of the commuter rail.

We are a 10 minute walk from Ashmont Station (which is nearing completion of a new facility). Please check the confirming email from Carruth House for the map showing walking directions from the station, as our nearby pedestrian entrance is closed during construction. It is scheduled to re-open in Spring 2010.

By Taxi:
Taxis are unfortunately 'hit or miss' in Boston, and many drivers don't know how to get to Carruth House - be prepared with these basic directions to get you to Carruth House:

Carruth House is 2 blocks east of Ashmont T Station in Dorchester
Take Southeast Expressway (I-93 South) to exit 11B (Ashmont/Granite Ave)
From Granite Ave/Adams St turn left on Gallivan Blvd.
From Gallivan Blvd. turn right on Carruth St.
From Carruth St. turn right on Beaumont St.
Carruth House is #30 Beaumont - 4th house on left - corner of Beaumont St. and Fossdale Rd.

Taxi fare from the airport, not including tip, should be about US$32 (additional airport and tunnel fees apply - US$6 coming from Logan and US$3 going to Logan)