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How to get fromBack Bay to Boston Commonby tram, subway, taxi, foot, or bus

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

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  1. Tram

    best
    1. Take the tram from Copley to Boylstontram tram B / ...
    9 min
    $3

  2. Line 57 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Boylston St @ Dartmouth St to Chauncy St @ Summer Stbus bus 57
    15 min
    $1–5

  3. Subway

    1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Chinatownsubway subway Orange Line
    9 min
    $3

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Boston Commontaxi taxi 1.3 mi
    3 min
    $6–9

  5. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Back Bay to Boston Commonwalk walk 4,410 ft
    16 min

Back Bay to Boston Common by tram and foot

Calendar3696Weekly Services
Duration9 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,100 ft
  • Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Back Bay, MA, USA and Boston Common, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a vehicle from Copley to Boylston every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 5 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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