There are 3 ways to get from Boston to Back Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Boston to Back Bay by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Boston to Back Bay is to bus which costs $15 - $35 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Boston to Back Bay is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs $17 - $25.
The distance between Boston and Back Bay is 106 miles. The road distance is 95.2 miles.
The best way to get from Boston to Back Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $22 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Boston to Back Bay, including transfers.
The best way to get from Boston to Back Bay is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs $22 - $55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $35 and takes 4h 10m.
Yes, the driving distance between Boston to Back Bay is 95 miles. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Boston to Back Bay.
There are 402+ hotels available in Back Bay.
What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Back Bay, ME, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $22–55 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Boston to Wells Transportation Center once daily. Tickets cost $12–24 and the journey takes 1h 40m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Boston to Wells Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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