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How to get fromHarvard Square to Back Bayby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak) or car

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Stationtrain train Downeaster
    4h 31m
    $31–40
  2. Drive 95 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Harvard Square to Back Baycar car 95 mi
    1h 54m
    $18–25
  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, MEbus bus Logan Airport / ...
    4h 57m
    $28–55

Harvard Square to Back Bay by foot, subway, tram, train, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar41Weekly Services
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Harvard Square, Middlesex County, MA, USA and Back Bay, ME, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–35 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME hourly. Tickets cost $22–30 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route hourly.

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