What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to South Boston?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to South Boston is to subway which costs $3 and takes 9 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to South Boston?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to South Boston is to taxi which takes 6 min and costs $10 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Boylston St @ Dartmouth St and arriving at W Broadway @ Broadway Station station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and South Boston?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Charles/MGH and arriving at Andrew. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9 min.

How far is it from Back Bay to South Boston?

The distance between Back Bay and South Boston is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Back Bay to South Boston without a car is to subway which takes 9 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to South Boston?

The subway from Charles/MGH to Andrew takes 9 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to South Boston bus from?

Back Bay to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Boylston St @ Dartmouth St station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to South Boston train from?

Back Bay to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Charles/MGH station.

Where does the Back Bay to South Boston bus arrive?

Back Bay to South Boston bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at W Broadway @ Broadway Station.

Where does the Back Bay to South Boston train arrive?

Back Bay to South Boston train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Andrew station.

Where can I stay near South Boston?

There are 1818+ hotels available in South Boston.

Back Bay to South Boston - 4 ways to travel via subway, line 9 bus, and taxi

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Charles/MGH to Andrewsubway Red Line
9 min
$3
Line 9 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Boylston St @ Dartmouth St to W Broadway @ Broadway Stationbus 9
11 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to South Bostontaxi 2.6 mi
6 min
$10–13
Walk
1. Take the foot from Back Bay to South Bostonwalk 2.3 mi
44 min

Back Bay to South Boston by subway

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9 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 2.7 mi
Duration: 9 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Charles/MGH to Andrew every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 9 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Boylston St @ Dartmouth St to W Broadway @ Broadway Station every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 11 min.

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