There are 4 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Norwood Central by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Back Bay to Norwood Centraltrain Franklin/Foxboro Line
26 min$2–8Line 39 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Back Bay to Forest Hillsbus 39
- Take the bus from Forest Hills to 785 Washington St @ Norwood Hospitalbus 34E
1h 39m$3–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to Norwood Centraltaxi 14.6 mi
28 min$50–65Drive 14.6 mi
- Drive from Back Bay (Station) to Norwood Centralcar 14.6 mi
28 min$3–4
Back Bay (Station) to Norwood Central by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Norwood Central is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Norwood Central is to train which takes 26 min and costs $2 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay (Station) to Norwood Central. However, there are services departing from Back Bay and arriving at 785 Washington St @ Norwood Hospital via Forest Hills. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Back Bay and arriving at Norwood Central. Services depart hourly, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 26 min.
The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Norwood Central is 14 miles. The road distance is 14.7 miles.
The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Norwood Central without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs $2 - $8.
The train from Back Bay to Norwood Central takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Back Bay (Station) to Norwood Central bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.
Back Bay (Station) to Norwood Central train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Back Bay station.
The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Norwood Central is to train which takes 26 min and costs $2 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 39 bus and bus, which costs $2 - $10 and takes 1h 39m.
What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), MA, USA and Norwood Central, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Back Bay to Norwood Central hourly. Tickets cost $2–8 and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Back Bay to Norwood Central via Forest Hills and 785 Washington St @ Norwood Hospital in around 1h 39m.
Train from Back Bay to Norwood Central
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Bus from Back Bay to Forest Hills
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Bus from Forest Hills to 785 Washington St @ Norwood Hospital
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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More Questions & Answers
Back Bay (Station) to Norwood Central bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Forest Hills station.
Back Bay (Station) to Norwood Central train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Norwood Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Back Bay (Station) to Norwood Central is 15 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Back Bay (Station) to Norwood Central.
There are 1573+ hotels available in Norwood Central.