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

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Arnold Arboretum is to subway which costs $3 and takes 30 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Arnold Arboretum is to taxi which takes 13 min and costs $18 - $23.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Back Bay and arriving at South St @ St Rose St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 32 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Forest Hills. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13 min.

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

The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Arnold Arboretum is 5 miles.

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

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Arnold Arboretum without a car is to subway which takes 30 min and costs $3.

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

The subway from Back Bay to Forest Hills takes 13 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

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

Back Bay (Station) to Arnold Arboretum bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.

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

Back Bay (Station) to Arnold Arboretum train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.

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

Back Bay (Station) to Arnold Arboretum bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at South St @ St Rose St station.

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

Back Bay (Station) to Arnold Arboretum train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.

Where can I stay near Arnold Arboretum?

There are 1766+ hotels available in Arnold Arboretum.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Arnold Arboretum by subway, bus, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Forest Hillssubway Orange Line
30 min
$3
Line 39 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Back Bay to South St @ St Rose Stbus 39
53 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to Arnold Arboretumtaxi 5.2 mi
13 min
$18–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from Back Bay (Station) to Arnold Arboretumwalk 4.8 mi
1h 31m
Subway, line 38 bus
1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Forest Hillssubway Orange Line
2. Take the bus from Forest Hills to Centre St opp Walter Stbus 38
58 min
$3–7

Back Bay (Station) to Arnold Arboretum by subway and foot

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Distance: 4.8 mi
Duration: 30 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Back Bay to Forest Hills every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Back Bay to South St @ St Rose St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 32 min.

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