What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Boston is to subway which costs $3 and takes 5 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Boston?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Boston is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $8 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay (Station) and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Lincoln St @ Essex St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay (Station) and Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at State. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5 min.

How far is it from Back Bay (Station) to Boston?

The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Boston is 1 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay (Station) to Boston without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Boston without a car is to subway which takes 5 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay (Station) to Boston?

The subway from Back Bay to State takes 5 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Back Bay (Station) to Boston bus from?

Back Bay (Station) to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay (Station) to Boston train from?

Back Bay (Station) to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.

Train or bus from Back Bay (Station) to Boston?

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Boston is to line 504 bus which takes 7 min and costs $1 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $2 - $6 and takes 6 min.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Boston bus arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Boston train arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at State station.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1571+ hotels available in Boston.

Back Bay (Station) to Boston - 6 ways to travel via train, and subway

There are 6 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Boston by subway, bus, taxi, foot, train, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Statesubway Orange Line
5 min
$3
Line 504 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 501 / ...
7 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to Bostontaxi 1.7 mi
4 min
$8–10
Walk
1. Take the foot from Back Bay (Station) to Bostonwalk 1.2 mi
23 min
Train
1. Take the train from Back Bay to South Stationtrain Framingham/Worcester Line / ...
6 min
$2–6
Tram
1. Take the tram from Copley to Park Streettram B / ...
12 min
$3

Back Bay (Station) to Boston by subway

1360Weekly Subways

5 minAverage Duration

$3Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Back Bay (Station) to Boston.

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Distance: 1.4 mi
Duration: 5 min

What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), MA, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Back Bay to State every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Lincoln St @ Essex St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 7 min.

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