There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to North Andover by train, bus (Greyhound), car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from North Station to Lawrencetrain Haverhill Line
2h 3m$7–13Drive 28.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Back Bay (Station) to North Andovercar 28.2 mi
34 min$5–7Bus, line 24 bus
- Take the bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Centerbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell to McG Abus 24
2h 11mTaxi
- Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to North Andovertaxi 28.2 mi
34 min$85–110
Back Bay (Station) to North Andover by subway and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to North Andover is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 34 min.
The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to North Andover is to drive which takes 34 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay (Station) to North Andover. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at McG A via Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Back Bay (Station) to North Andover. However, there are services departing from Back Bay and arriving at Lawrence via North Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 3m.
The distance between Back Bay (Station) and North Andover is 29 miles. The road distance is 28.3 miles.
The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to North Andover without a car is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $7 - $14.
It takes approximately 2h 3m to get from Back Bay (Station) to North Andover, including transfers.
Back Bay (Station) to North Andover bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Boston station.
Back Bay (Station) to North Andover train services, operated by MBTA, depart from North Station.
The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to North Andover is to train which takes 2h 3m and costs $7 - $14. Alternatively, you can bus and line 24 bus, which costs and takes 2h 11m.
What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), MA, USA and North Andover, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from North Station to Lawrence every 2 hours. Tickets cost $5–11 and the journey takes 57 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Back Bay (Station) to McG A via Boston, Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center, and Robert B. Kennedy Transfer Center, Lowell in around 2h 11m.
Train from North Station to Lawrence
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $5–11
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Boston to Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Back Bay (Station) to North Andover bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Back Bay (Station) to North Andover train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Lawrence station.
Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay (Station) to North Andover is 28 miles. It takes approximately 34 min to drive from Back Bay (Station) to North Andover.
There are 121+ hotels available in North Andover.



