What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay to West Roxbury?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay to West Roxbury is to drive which costs $1 - $3 and takes 16 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to West Roxbury?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay to West Roxbury is to train which takes 14 min and costs $1 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay and West Roxbury?

No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay to West Roxbury. However, there are services departing from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St and arriving at Belgrade Ave @ West Roxbury Pkwy via Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44 min.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay and West Roxbury?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Bellevue. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14 min.

How far is it from Back Bay to West Roxbury?

The distance between Back Bay and West Roxbury is 6 miles. The road distance is 7.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Back Bay to West Roxbury without a car is to train which takes 14 min and costs $1 - $7.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay to West Roxbury?

The train from Back Bay to Bellevue takes 14 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Back Bay to West Roxbury bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Back Bay to West Roxbury train from?

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

Train or bus from Back Bay to West Roxbury?

The best way to get from Back Bay to West Roxbury is to train which takes 14 min and costs $1 - $7. Alternatively, you can line 39 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 44 min.

Where does the Back Bay to West Roxbury bus arrive?

Back Bay to West Roxbury bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.

Where does the Back Bay to West Roxbury train arrive?

Back Bay to West Roxbury train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Bellevue station.

Can I drive from Back Bay to West Roxbury?

Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay to West Roxbury is 8 miles. It takes approximately 16 min to drive from Back Bay to West Roxbury.

Where can I stay near West Roxbury?

There are 1725+ hotels available in West Roxbury.

Back Bay to West Roxbury - 5 ways to travel via train, line 39 bus, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Back Bay to West Roxbury by train, bus, taxi, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Back Bay to Bellevuetrain Needham Line
14 min
$1–7
Line 39 bus
1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Forest Hillsbus 39
44 min
$2–4
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay to West Roxburytaxi 7.8 mi
16 min
$26–32
Drive 7.8 mi
1. Drive from Back Bay to West Roxburycar 7.8 mi
16 min
$2–3
Line 39 bus, line 38 bus
1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Forest Hillsbus 39
2. Take the bus from Forest Hills to Woodard Rd @ Wren Stbus 38
1h 21m
$2–4

Back Bay to West Roxbury by train

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Distance: 6 mi
Duration: 14 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Bellevue hourly. Tickets cost $1–7 and the journey takes 14 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to Forest Hills every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 33 min.

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