There are 4 ways to get from Auburndale Station (MBTA) to Back Bay (Station) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Auburndale to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
25 min$1–8Line 505 bus
- Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave opp Pamela Ct to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 505
58 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Auburndale Station (MBTA) to Back Bay (Station)taxi 11.9 mi
15 min$35–50Drive 11.9 mi
- Drive from Auburndale Station (MBTA) to Back Bay (Station)car 11.9 mi
15 min$3–4
Auburndale Station (MBTA) to Back Bay (Station) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Auburndale Station (MBTA) to Back Bay (Station) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 15 min.
The fastest way to get from Auburndale Station (MBTA) to Back Bay (Station) is to taxi which takes 15 min and costs $35 - $50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Commonwealth Ave opp Pamela Ct and arriving at Lincoln St @ Essex St. Services depart every two hours, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 30 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Auburndale and arriving at Back Bay. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.
The distance between Auburndale Station (MBTA) and Back Bay (Station) is 9 miles. The road distance is 11.9 miles.
The best way to get from Auburndale Station (MBTA) to Back Bay (Station) without a car is to train which takes 25 min and costs $1 - $8.
The train from Auburndale to Back Bay takes 25 min including transfers and departs every two hours.
Auburndale Station (MBTA) to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Commonwealth Ave opp Pamela Ct station.
Auburndale Station (MBTA) to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Auburndale station.
The best way to get from Auburndale Station (MBTA) to Back Bay (Station) is to train which takes 25 min and costs $1 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 505 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 58 min.
What companies run services between Auburndale Station (MBTA), MA, USA and Back Bay (Station), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Auburndale to Back Bay every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 25 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Commonwealth Ave opp Pamela Ct to Lincoln St @ Essex St every 2 hours. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 30 min.
Train from Auburndale to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $1–8
Bus from Commonwealth Ave opp Pamela Ct to Lincoln St @ Essex St
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Auburndale Station (MBTA) to Back Bay (Station) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.
Auburndale Station (MBTA) to Back Bay (Station) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Auburndale Station (MBTA) to Back Bay (Station) is 12 miles. It takes approximately 15 min to drive from Auburndale Station (MBTA) to Back Bay (Station).
There are 1678+ hotels available in Back Bay (Station).





