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

The cheapest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Porter Square is to subway which costs $3 and takes 25 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Porter Square is to taxi which takes 10 min and costs $19 - $23.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Back Bay (Station) to Porter Square. However, there are services departing from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave @ Davenport St via Harvard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 49 min.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Copley and arriving at Magoun Square. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.

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

The distance between Back Bay (Station) and Porter Square is 6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Back Bay (Station) to Porter Square without a car is to subway which takes 25 min and costs $3.

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

It takes approximately 25 min to get from Back Bay (Station) to Porter Square, including transfers.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Porter Square?

There are 1853+ hotels available in Porter Square.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Back Bay (Station) to Porter Square by subway, bus, tram, taxi, or foot

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Portersubway Red Line
25 min
$2
Line 1 bus, line 77 bus
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St to Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke Stbus 1
2. Take the bus from Harvard to Massachusetts Ave @ Davenport Stbus 77 / ...
49 min
$3–9
Tram
1. Take the tram from Copley to Magoun Squaretram B / ...
57 min
$3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to Porter Squaretaxi 5.2 mi
10 min
$19–23
Walk
1. Take the foot from Back Bay (Station) to Porter Squarewalk 4.4 mi
1h 25m

Back Bay (Station) to Porter Square by subway and foot

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Distance: 5.7 mi
Duration: 25 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Downtown Crossing to Porter every 10 minutes, and the journey takes 15 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Back Bay (Station) to Porter Square via Massachusetts Ave @ St Botolph St, Massachusetts Ave opp Holyoke St, Harvard, and Massachusetts Ave @ Davenport St in around 49 min.

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