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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Brighton is to taxi which takes 9 min and costs $18 - $22.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St and arriving at 7 Winship St. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 31 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Boston Landing. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11 min.

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

The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Brighton is 4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Brighton without a car is to train which takes 11 min and costs $1 - $6.

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

The train from Back Bay to Boston Landing takes 11 min including transfers and departs hourly.

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

Back Bay (Station) to Brighton bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St station.

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

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

Train or bus from Back Bay (Station) to Brighton?

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Brighton is to train which takes 11 min and costs $1 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 501 bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 34 min.

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

Back Bay (Station) to Brighton bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at 7 Winship St station.

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

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

Where can I stay near Brighton?

There are 1455+ hotels available in Brighton.

Back Bay (Station) to Brighton - 6 ways to travel via train, and line 57 bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Brighton by train, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Back Bay to Boston Landingtrain Framingham/Worcester Line
11 min
$1–6
Train, line 57 bus
1. Take the train from Back Bay to Lansdownetrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2. Take the bus from Commonwealth Ave @ Silber Way to Washington St @ Foster Stbus 57
29 min
$1–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to Brightontaxi 5.1 mi
9 min
$18–22
Walk
1. Take the walk from Back Bay (Station) to Brightonwalk 4.5 mi
1h 27m
Tram
1. Take the tram from Copley to Warren Streettram B
30 min
$3
Line 501 bus
1. Take the bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to 7 Winship Stbus 501
34 min
$1–5

Back Bay (Station) to Brighton by train

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Distance: 3.5 mi
Duration: 11 min

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

MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Boston Landing hourly. Tickets cost $1–6 and the journey takes 11 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Saint James Ave @ Dartmouth St to 7 Winship St hourly. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 31 min.

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