What is the cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Back Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Cambridge to Back Bay is to subway which costs $3 and takes 6 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Cambridge to Back Bay?

The fastest way to get from Cambridge to Back Bay is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Cambridge and Back Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Massachusetts Ave opp Lee St and arriving at Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12 min.

Is there a direct train between Cambridge and Back Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Harvard and arriving at Kendall/MIT. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6 min.

How far is it from Cambridge to Back Bay?

The distance between Cambridge and Back Bay is 2 miles.

How do I travel from Cambridge to Back Bay without a car?

The best way to get from Cambridge to Back Bay without a car is to subway which takes 6 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Cambridge to Back Bay?

The subway from Harvard to Kendall/MIT takes 6 min including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Back Bay bus from?

Cambridge to Back Bay bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Massachusetts Ave opp Lee St station.

Where do I catch the Cambridge to Back Bay train from?

Cambridge to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Harvard station.

Where does the Cambridge to Back Bay bus arrive?

Cambridge to Back Bay bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St station.

Where does the Cambridge to Back Bay train arrive?

Cambridge to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Kendall/MIT station.

Where can I stay near Back Bay?

There are 1468+ hotels available in Back Bay.

Cambridge to Back Bay - 5 ways to travel via subway, line 1 bus, taxi, and foot

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There are 5 ways to get from Cambridge to Back Bay by subway, bus, taxi, foot, or tram

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Harvard to Kendall/MITsubway Red Line
6 min
$3
Line 1 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Lee St to Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough Stbus 1
12 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Cambridge to Back Baytaxi 3.1 mi
9 min
$12–15
Walk
1. Take the walk from Cambridge to Back Baywalk 2.8 mi
53 min
Tram
1. Take the tram from Union Square to Copleytram D / ...
26 min
$3

Cambridge to Back Bay by subway

1501Weekly Subways

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Distance: 2.1 mi
Duration: 6 min

What companies run services between Cambridge, MA, USA and Back Bay, MA, USA?

MBTA operates a subway from Harvard to Kendall/MIT every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 6 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Massachusetts Ave opp Lee St to Massachusetts Ave @ Marlborough St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 12 min.

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