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How to get fromBack Bay (Station) to Symphony Hallby subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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

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  1. Subway

    best
    1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Massachusetts Avenuesubway subway Orange Line
    6 min
    $3

  2. Line 39 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Back Bay to Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough Stbus bus 39
    10 min
    $1–5

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Back Bay (Station) to Symphony Halltaxi taxi 4,260 ft
    2 min
    $5–7

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Back Bay (Station) to Symphony Hallwalk walk 3,950 ft
    14 min

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Copley to Northeastern Universitytram tram E
    18 min
    $3

Back Bay (Station) to Symphony Hall by subway and foot

Calendar1456Weekly Services
Duration6 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,870 ft
  • Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Back Bay (Station), MA, USA and Symphony Hall, Suffolk County, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Back Bay to Massachusetts Avenue every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 2 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Back Bay to Huntington Ave @ Gainsborough St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 7 min.

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