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

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Medford is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 9 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Medford is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Medford?

No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay to Medford. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave @ Beacon St and arriving at 37 Riverside Ave @ Medford Sq via Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 59 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and Medford?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Malden Center. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Back Bay to Medford?

The distance between Back Bay and Medford is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Back Bay to Medford without a car is to subway which takes 19 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Back Bay to Malden Center takes 19 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Back Bay to Medford bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave @ Beacon St station.

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

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

Where does the Back Bay to Medford bus arrive?

Back Bay to Medford bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.

Where does the Back Bay to Medford train arrive?

Back Bay to Medford train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Malden Center station.

Can I drive from Back Bay to Medford?

Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay to Medford is 7 miles. It takes approximately 9 min to drive from Back Bay to Medford.

Where can I stay near Medford?

There are 1477+ hotels available in Medford.

Back Bay to Medford - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 1 bus, and line 96 bus

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Malden Centersubway Orange Line
19 min
$3
Drive 6.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Back Bay to Medfordcar 6.5 mi
9 min
$2
Line 1 bus, line 96 bus
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Beacon St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
2. Take the bus from Harvard to 37 Riverside Ave @ Medford Sqbus 96
59 min
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Medfordtaxi 6.5 mi
9 min
$23–28
Tram
1. Take the tram from Copley to Medford/Tuftstram E / ...
32 min
$3

Back Bay to Medford by subway

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Distance: 6.5 mi
Duration: 19 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Back Bay to Malden Center every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 19 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Beacon St to 37 Riverside Ave @ Medford Sq via Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St and Harvard in around 59 min.

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