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How to get fromBoston to Back Bay (Station)by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, foot, subway or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Back Bay (Station) by train (Amtrak), bus, taxi, foot, subway, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from South Station to Back BaytrainFramingham/Worcester Line / ...
    5 min
    $1–550

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Street to Copley SquarebusBoston Commuter
    11 min
    $9–11

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston to Back Bay (Station)taxi1.4 mi
    3 min
    $7–9

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from Boston to Back Bay (Station)walk1.2 mi
    23 min

  5. Subway

    1. Take the subway from State to Back BaysubwayOrange Line
    6 min
    $3

  6. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Park Street to CopleytramB / ...
    12 min
    $3

  7. Line 504 bus

    1. Take the bus from Otis St @ Summer St to Saint James Ave @ Berkeley Stbus501 / ...
    15 min
    $1–5

Boston to Back Bay (Station) by train

Calendar654Weekly Trains
Duration5 minAverage Duration
Ticket$1Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Back Bay (Station), MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from South Station to Back Bay every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $2–6 and the journey takes 5 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Coach Company operates a bus from Park Street to Copley Square once daily. Tickets cost $9–11 and the journey takes 8 min.

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