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

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to South Station is to line 504 bus which costs $1 - $5 and takes 12 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to South Station is to taxi which takes 5 min and costs $8 - $10.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Lincoln St @ Essex St. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate Monday to Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at South Station station. Services depart every 20 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Back Bay to South Station?

The distance between Back Bay and South Station is 1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Back Bay to South Station without a car is to train which takes 6 min and costs $1 - $6.

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

The train from Back Bay to South Station takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 20 minutes.

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

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

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

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

Train or bus from Back Bay to South Station?

The best way to get from Back Bay to South Station is to train which takes 6 min and costs $1 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 504 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 12 min.

Where does the Back Bay to South Station bus arrive?

Back Bay to South Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lincoln St @ Essex St station.

Where does the Back Bay to South Station train arrive?

Back Bay to South Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South Station.

Where can I stay near South Station?

There are 1811+ hotels available in South Station.

Back Bay to South Station - 4 ways to travel via train, line 504 bus, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Back Bay to South Stationtrain Needham Line / ...
6 min
$1–6
Line 504 bus
1. Take the bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Lincoln St @ Essex Stbus 504 / ...
12 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to South Stationtaxi 1.7 mi
5 min
$8–10
Walk
1. Take the walk from Back Bay to South Stationwalk 1.5 mi
28 min

Back Bay to South Station by train

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Distance: 1.3 mi
Duration: 6 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to South Station every 20 minutes. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St to Lincoln St @ Essex St every 30 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 7 min.

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