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

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Community Collegesubway subway Orange Line
    10 min
    $3

  2. Tram, line 93 bus

    1. Take the tram from Copley to Government Centertram tram E / ...
    2. Take the bus from Congress St @ North St to Bunker Hill St @ Polk Stbus bus 93
    47 min
    $3–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Charlestowntaxi taxi 2.9 mi
    6 min
    $11–14

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Back Bay to Charlestownwalk walk 2.7 mi
    52 min

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Prudential to North Stationtram tram E
    17 min
    $3

Back Bay to Charlestown by subway

Calendar1486Weekly Subways
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.7 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Back Bay to Community College every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min.

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