There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay to Islington Station (MBTA) by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Back Bay to Islingtontrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
21 min$2–8Line 39 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Forest Hillsbus 39
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to Washington St @ Dean Stbus 34E
1h 24m$2–4Taxi
- Take the taxi from Back Bay to Islington Station (MBTA)taxi 12.2 mi
23 min$40–50Drive 12.2 mi
- Drive from Back Bay to Islington Station (MBTA)car 12.2 mi
23 min$3–4
Back Bay to Islington Station (MBTA) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Islington Station (MBTA) is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 23 min.
The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Islington Station (MBTA) is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay to Islington Station (MBTA). However, there are services departing from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Washington St @ Dean St via Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 24m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Islington. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 21 min.
The distance between Back Bay and Islington Station (MBTA) is 11 miles. The road distance is 12.3 miles.
The best way to get from Back Bay to Islington Station (MBTA) without a car is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Back Bay to Islington takes 21 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Back Bay to Islington Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station.
Back Bay to Islington Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.
The best way to get from Back Bay to Islington Station (MBTA) is to train which takes 21 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 39 bus and bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 1h 24m.
What companies run services between Back Bay, MA, USA and Islington Station (MBTA), MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Islington hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Islington Station (MBTA) via Forest Hills and Washington St @ Dean St in around 1h 24m.
Train from Back Bay to Islington
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Forest Hills to Washington St @ Dean St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Back Bay to Islington Station (MBTA) bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
Back Bay to Islington Station (MBTA) train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Islington station.
Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay to Islington Station (MBTA) is 12 miles. It takes approximately 23 min to drive from Back Bay to Islington Station (MBTA).
There are 1278+ hotels available in Islington Station (MBTA).