What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Jamaica Plain?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Jamaica Plain is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Jamaica Plain?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Jamaica Plain is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Jamaica Plain?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St and arriving at 775 Centre St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 25 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and Jamaica Plain?

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

How far is it from Back Bay to Jamaica Plain?

The distance between Back Bay and Jamaica Plain is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Back Bay to Jamaica Plain without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to Jamaica Plain?

The subway from Back Bay to Green Street takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Jamaica Plain bus from?

Back Bay to Jamaica Plain bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Jamaica Plain train from?

Back Bay to Jamaica Plain train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.

Where does the Back Bay to Jamaica Plain bus arrive?

Back Bay to Jamaica Plain bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at 775 Centre St station.

Where does the Back Bay to Jamaica Plain train arrive?

Back Bay to Jamaica Plain train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Green Street station.

Where can I stay near Jamaica Plain?

There are 1712+ hotels available in Jamaica Plain.

Back Bay to Jamaica Plain - 4 ways to travel via subway, line 39 bus, and taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay to Jamaica Plain by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Green Streetsubway Orange Line
10 min
$3
Line 39 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to 775 Centre Stbus 39
25 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Jamaica Plaintaxi 4.2 mi
11 min
$15–19
Walk
1. Take the walk from Back Bay to Jamaica Plainwalk 4.1 mi
1h 18m

Back Bay to Jamaica Plain by subway

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Distance: 3.1 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Back Bay to Green Street every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to 775 Centre St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 25 min.

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