What is the cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station?

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station is to drive which costs $1 - $2 and takes 11 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station?

The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station is to taxi which takes 11 min and costs $23 - $28.

Is there a direct bus between Back Bay (Station) and Alewife Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St and arriving at Concord Ave @ Wheeler St via Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 8m.

Is there a direct train between Back Bay (Station) and Alewife Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Park Street and arriving at Alewife. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19 min.

How far is it from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station?

The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Alewife Station is 7 miles. The road distance is 6.6 miles.

How do I travel from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station without a car?

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station without a car is to subway which takes 28 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station?

It takes approximately 28 min to get from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station bus from?

Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St station.

Where do I catch the Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station train from?

Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Downtown Crossing station.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station bus arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St station.

Where does the Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station train arrive?

Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Alewife station.

Can I drive from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station is 7 miles. It takes approximately 11 min to drive from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station.

Where can I stay near Alewife Station?

There are 1675+ hotels available in Alewife Station.

Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station - 5 ways to travel via subway

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There are 5 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station by subway, bus, taxi, or car

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Alewifesubway Red Line
28 min
$2
Subway via Park Street
1. Take the subway from Park Street to Alewifesubway Red Line
38 min
$3
Line 1 bus, line 74 bus
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
2. Take the bus from Harvard to Concord Ave @ Wheeler Stbus 74 / ...
1h 8m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Stationtaxi 6.6 mi
11 min
$23–28
Drive 6.6 mi
1. Drive from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Stationcar 6.6 mi
11 min
$2

Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station by subway

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Distance: 7.2 mi
Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), MA, USA and Alewife Station, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Downtown Crossing to Alewife every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 21 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Back Bay (Station) to Alewife Station via Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St, Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, Harvard, and Concord Ave @ Wheeler St in around 1h 8m.

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