What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Beacon Hill?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Beacon Hill is to subway which costs $3 and takes 4 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Beacon Hill?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Beacon Hill is to taxi which takes 3 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Beacon Hill?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boylston St @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Chauncy St @ Summer St. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and Beacon Hill?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Downtown Crossing. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

How far is it from Back Bay to Beacon Hill?

The distance between Back Bay and Beacon Hill is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Back Bay to Beacon Hill without a car is to subway which takes 4 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to Beacon Hill?

The subway from Back Bay to Downtown Crossing takes 4 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Beacon Hill bus from?

Back Bay to Beacon Hill bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boylston St @ Dartmouth St station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Beacon Hill train from?

Back Bay to Beacon Hill train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.

Where does the Back Bay to Beacon Hill bus arrive?

Back Bay to Beacon Hill bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Chauncy St @ Summer St station.

Where does the Back Bay to Beacon Hill train arrive?

Back Bay to Beacon Hill train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Downtown Crossing station.

Where can I stay near Beacon Hill?

There are 1823+ hotels available in Beacon Hill.

Back Bay to Beacon Hill - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 57 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Back Bay to Beacon Hill by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Downtown Crossingsubway Orange Line
4 min
$3
Line 57 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boylston St @ Dartmouth St to Chauncy St @ Summer Stbus 57
7 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Beacon Hilltaxi 1.3 mi
3 min
$6–9
Walk
1. Take the walk from Back Bay to Beacon Hillwalk 1 mi
19 min
Tram
1. Take the tram from Copley to Park Streettram B / ...
7 min
$3

Back Bay to Beacon Hill by subway

1492Weekly Subways

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Distance: 1.1 mi
Duration: 4 min

What companies run services between Back Bay, MA, USA and Beacon Hill, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Back Bay to Downtown Crossing every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 4 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Boylston St @ Dartmouth St to Chauncy St @ Summer St 6 times a week. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 7 min.

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