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 tram which costs $3 and takes 57 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 @ Clearway St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave @ Davenport St via Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 1m.

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 10 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 train and subway which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $9.

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

It takes approximately 28 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 @ Clearway 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 Back Bay 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 @ Prospect 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 South Station.

Where can I stay near Porter Square?

There are 1730+ hotels available in Porter Square.

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

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

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Train, subway
best
1. Take the train from Back Bay to South Stationtrain Needham Line / ...
2. Take the subway from South Station to Portersubway Red Line
28 min
$3–9
Tram
1. Take the tram from Copley to Magoun Squaretram B / ...
57 min
$3
Line 1 bus, line 83 bus
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St to Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect Stbus 1
2. Take the bus from Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr to Massachusetts Ave @ Davenport Stbus 83
1h 1m
$3–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to Porter Squaretaxi 5.2 mi
10 min
$19–23
Walk
1. Take the walk from Back Bay (Station) to Porter Squarewalk 4.4 mi
1h 25m

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

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Distance: 6.3 mi
Duration: 28 min

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

MBTA operates a vehicle from Copley to Magoun Square every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 28 min. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Back Bay (Station) to Porter Square via Massachusetts Ave @ Clearway St, Massachusetts Ave @ Prospect St, Prospect St @ Bishop Allen Dr, and Massachusetts Ave @ Davenport St in around 1h 1m.

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