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

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Boston is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Boston is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Boston?

No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay to Boston station. However, there are services departing from UNE Campus Center and arriving at Boston, MA - South Station via Saco Transportation Center, Congress St + Forest Ave and Portland, ME. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 6m.

How far is it from Back Bay to Boston?

The distance between Back Bay and Boston is 106 miles. The road distance is 96.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Back Bay to Boston without a car is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $27 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Back Bay to Boston, including transfers.

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

Back Bay to Boston bus services, operated by Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, depart from Saco Transportation Center station.

Train or bus from Back Bay to Boston?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Boston is to train which takes 3h 23m and costs $27 - $60. Alternatively, you can line 60 bus and bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 5h 6m.

Where does the Back Bay to Boston bus arrive?

Back Bay to Boston bus services, operated by Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Transit, arrive at Congress St & Forest Ave station.

Can I drive from Back Bay to Boston?

Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay to Boston is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Back Bay to Boston.

Where can I stay near Boston?

There are 1324+ hotels available in Boston.

Back Bay to Boston - 3 ways to travel via train, line 60 bus, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Back Bay to Boston by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Saco Amtrak Station to Bostontrain Downeaster
3h 23m
$27–60
Drive 95.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Back Bay to Bostoncar 95.8 mi
1h 49m
$18–26
Line 60 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Saco Transportation Center to Congress St & Forest Avebus 60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
5h 6m
$25–51

Back Bay to Boston by bus and train (Amtrak)

46Weekly Services

3h 23mAverage Duration

$27Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Back Bay to Boston.

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Distance: 104.9 mi
Duration: 3h 23m

What companies run services between Back Bay, ME, USA and Boston, MA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Saco Amtrak Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–60 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UNE Campus Center to Boston, MA - South Station via Saco Transportation Center, Congress St + Forest Ave, and Portland, ME in around 5h 6m.

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