Difference between revisions of "Boston"
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== Leaving Boston == | == Leaving Boston == | ||
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− | Eventually, you probably want to get on to I-90 (the Mass Pike). | + | Eventually, you probably want to get on to I-90 (the Mass Pike). This goes right into downtown Boston, so find a busy onramp downtown. If you're in the suburbs already, a tempting spot to start might be by the Riverside MBTA station, but you'll probably find very little traffic going your way. If you can get a short ride just as far as one of the [[service plaza]]s, you'll likely have much better luck. |
− | Route 9 is an excellent road to hitchike on: lots of traffic, plenty of stoplights and [[gas stations]], and a decent average speed. | + | Route 9 is an excellent road to hitchike on: lots of traffic, plenty of stoplights and [[gas stations]], and a decent average speed. You can probably get to [[Worcester]] faster along Route 9 than by taking the Mass Pike. |
− | ===South=== | + | === South === |
I-95 is your best bet. There is a service plaza just a block away from the Riverside MTBA station. Try to look as friendly and harmless as possible, as the area (Newton and Wellesly, MA) has a reputation for snobbish people who are likely to be quite cautious about picking up hitchhikers. Expect a medium to long wait in any event. | I-95 is your best bet. There is a service plaza just a block away from the Riverside MTBA station. Try to look as friendly and harmless as possible, as the area (Newton and Wellesly, MA) has a reputation for snobbish people who are likely to be quite cautious about picking up hitchhikers. Expect a medium to long wait in any event. | ||
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== Around Boston == | == Around Boston == | ||
− | Buses are $1.50 (1.25 with a Charlie Card) including a transfer. | + | Buses are $1.50 (1.25 with a Charlie Card) including a transfer. Subways (the T) are $2.00 (1.70 with a Charlie Card) and likely faster (Some distant stops cost more, as does the commuter rail). Use these to get yourself to a good hitchhiking spot or to your final destination once you're close. |
− | ==Links== | + | == Links == |
* [http://www.masspike.com/maps.html Map] | * [http://www.masspike.com/maps.html Map] | ||
+ | [[wikipedia:Arkansas]] | ||
[[Category:Massachusetts]] | [[Category:Massachusetts]] | ||
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Revision as of 18:49, 10 July 2009
Boston [1] is a city in Massachusetts.
Leaving Boston
West
Eventually, you probably want to get on to I-90 (the Mass Pike). This goes right into downtown Boston, so find a busy onramp downtown. If you're in the suburbs already, a tempting spot to start might be by the Riverside MBTA station, but you'll probably find very little traffic going your way. If you can get a short ride just as far as one of the service plazas, you'll likely have much better luck.
Route 9 is an excellent road to hitchike on: lots of traffic, plenty of stoplights and gas stations, and a decent average speed. You can probably get to Worcester faster along Route 9 than by taking the Mass Pike.
South
I-95 is your best bet. There is a service plaza just a block away from the Riverside MTBA station. Try to look as friendly and harmless as possible, as the area (Newton and Wellesly, MA) has a reputation for snobbish people who are likely to be quite cautious about picking up hitchhikers. Expect a medium to long wait in any event.
Also, it should be noted that I-95 will likely only be of use to those headed for Rhode Island. Those headed for Connecticut or New York should try to hitch west on I-90.
Around Boston
Buses are $1.50 (1.25 with a Charlie Card) including a transfer. Subways (the T) are $2.00 (1.70 with a Charlie Card) and likely faster (Some distant stops cost more, as does the commuter rail). Use these to get yourself to a good hitchhiking spot or to your final destination once you're close.