What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Brighton?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Brighton is to tram which costs $3 and takes 26 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Brighton?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Brighton is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $16 - $20.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kenmore and arriving at Washington St @ Foster St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and Brighton?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Copley and arriving at Warren Street. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Back Bay to Brighton?

The distance between Back Bay and Brighton is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Back Bay to Brighton without a car is to line 57 bus which takes 20 min and costs $1 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to Brighton?

The line 57 bus from Kenmore to Washington St @ Foster St takes 20 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Brighton bus from?

Back Bay to Brighton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Kenmore station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Brighton train from?

Back Bay to Brighton train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Copley station.

Where does the Back Bay to Brighton bus arrive?

Back Bay to Brighton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Washington St @ Foster St station.

Where does the Back Bay to Brighton train arrive?

Back Bay to Brighton train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Warren Street station.

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1619+ hotels available in Brighton.

Back Bay to Brighton - 5 ways to travel via line 57 bus, tram, taxi, and foot

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

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Line 57 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kenmore to Washington St @ Foster Stbus 57
20 min
$1–5
Tram
1. Take the tram from Copley to Warren Streettram B
26 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Brightontaxi 4.4 mi
10 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from Back Bay to Brightonwalk 4.2 mi
1h 20m
Line 504 bus, line 57 bus
1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Washington St @ Bacon Stbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from Washington St @ Bacon St to Washington St @ Foster Stbus 57 / ...
23 min
$2–4

Back Bay to Brighton by bus

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Distance: 3.3 mi
Duration: 20 min

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

MBTA operates a bus from Kenmore to Washington St @ Foster St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 20 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Copley to Warren Street every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 26 min.

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