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How to get fromBoston Back Bay (BBY) to Cambridgeby subway, taxi, foot, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Boston Back Bay (BBY) to Cambridge by subway, taxi, foot, or tram

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Back Bay to Downtown Crossingsubway subway Orange Line
    2. Take the subway from Downtown Crossing to Centralsubway subway Red Line
    15 min
    $2

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Boston Back Bay (BBY) to Cambridgetaxi taxi 3.3 mi
    9 min
    $12–16

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Boston Back Bay (BBY) to Cambridgewalk walk 3.2 mi
    1h 1m

  4. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Copley to Union Squaretram tram D
    32 min
    $3

Boston Back Bay (BBY) to Cambridge by subway

Calendar1496Weekly Subways
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$2Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3.6 mi
  • Duration: 15 min

What companies run services between Boston Back Bay (BBY), MA, USA and Cambridge, MA, USA?

You can take a subway from Back Bay to Central via Downtown Crossing in around 15 min.

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