One-Way Trips Between
Kendall Square and Allston/Brighton

We are currently not shuttling passengers between locations (except pre-arranged groups of eight boats or more), so public transportation is your best bet! It's about 10 minutes on the subway and 1.5 miles walking, including a one-mile walk along the river. Make sure to have walking directions from both our Cambridge and Boston locations!

Paddlers must begin their one-way trip no later than two and a half hours before the destination rental facility closes. Paddlers who leave near this cut-off time should be prepared to paddle straight to the center, as there is little extra time for detours and stops. For current hours at the two rental centers, visit the Kendall Square or Allston/Brighton pages.

One-Way Surcharges (plus Boat Rental)	Per Boat
One-Way Surcharge for Most Boat Types	$10 plus boat rental
One-Way Surcharge for Rowboats, Quad Kayaks & Tripper XL Canoes	$20 plus boat rental

There's no current on this section of river, so the day's wind direction is more important for determining which direction will be easier. If the wind is from the north, northwest, west, or southwest, a Boston-to-Kendall trip will likely be better. When the wind is from the northeast, east, southeast, or south, a Kendall-to-Boston trip is recommended.

One-Way Trips make the perfect outing for a corporate group from the Boston area, or for visitors looking to see the essence of the city. You can even combine it with a hearty barbeque picnic from Redbones! Get an instant quote for your outing, or learn more about outing options like guiding and catering.