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How to get fromBack Bay to Walpoleby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay to Walpole by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Back Bay to Walpoletrain train Franklin/Foxboro Line
    37 min
    $3–9
  2. Line 39 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Forest Hillsbus bus 39
    2. Take the bus from Forest Hills to Main St @ Glenwood Avebus bus 34E
    1h 47m
    $2–4
  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to Walpoletaxi taxi 18.5 mi
    34 min
    $60–75
  4. Drive  18.5 mi

    1. Drive from Back Bay to Walpolecar car 18.5 mi
    34 min
    $4–5

Back Bay to Walpole by train

Calendar55Weekly Trains
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Back Bay, MA, USA and Walpole, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Walpole every 4 hours. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 37 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Main St @ Glenwood Ave via Forest Hills in around 1h 47m.

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