What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area is to tram which costs $3 and takes 13 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area is to taxi which takes 4 min and costs $7 - $10.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Longwood Medical Area?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and Longwood Medical Area?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Copley and arriving at Longwood Medical Area. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

How far is it from Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area?

The distance between Back Bay and Longwood Medical Area is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area without a car is to line 39 bus which takes 9 min and costs $1 - $5.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area?

The line 39 bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 15 minutes.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area bus from?

Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area train from?

Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Copley station.

Where does the Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area bus arrive?

Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave station.

Where does the Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area train arrive?

Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Longwood Medical Area station.

Where can I stay near Longwood Medical Area?

There are 1678+ hotels available in Longwood Medical Area.

Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area - 4 ways to travel via line 39 bus, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area by bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Line 39 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Huntington Ave @ Longwood Avebus 39
9 min
$1–5
Tram
1. Take the tram from Copley to Longwood Medical Areatram E
13 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Longwood Medical Areataxi 1.6 mi
4 min
$7–10
Walk
1. Take the walk from Back Bay to Longwood Medical Areawalk 1.6 mi
31 min

Back Bay to Longwood Medical Area by bus

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 9 min

What companies run services between Back Bay, MA, USA and Longwood Medical Area, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Huntington Ave @ Longwood Ave every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a vehicle from Copley to Longwood Medical Area every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min.

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