What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Symphony Hall?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to Symphony Hall is to subway which costs $3 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Symphony Hall?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to Symphony Hall is to taxi which takes 2 min and costs $5 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and Symphony Hall?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and Symphony Hall?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Massachusetts Avenue. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2 min.

How far is it from Back Bay to Symphony Hall?

The distance between Back Bay and Symphony Hall is 4870 feet.

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

The best way to get from Back Bay to Symphony Hall without a car is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to Symphony Hall?

The subway from Back Bay to Massachusetts Avenue takes 2 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Symphony Hall bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Back Bay to Symphony Hall train from?

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

Where does the Back Bay to Symphony Hall bus arrive?

Back Bay to Symphony Hall bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St station.

Where does the Back Bay to Symphony Hall train arrive?

Back Bay to Symphony Hall train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Massachusetts Avenue station.

Where can I stay near Symphony Hall?

There are 1852+ hotels available in Symphony Hall.

Back Bay to Symphony Hall - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 39 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Back Bay to Symphony Hall by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Massachusetts Avenuesubway Orange Line
6 min
$3
Line 39 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough Stbus 9 / ...
7 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Symphony Halltaxi 4,100 ft
2 min
$5–7
Walk
1. Take the foot from Back Bay to Symphony Hallwalk 4,080 ft
14 min
Tram
1. Take the tram from Copley to Northeastern Universitytram E
12 min
$3

Back Bay to Symphony Hall by subway and foot

1466Weekly Services

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Distance: 4,870 ft
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Back Bay, MA, USA and Symphony Hall, Suffolk County, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Back Bay to Massachusetts Avenue every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 4 min.

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