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How to get fromCambridge to Boston Back Bay (BBY)by subway, taxi, foot, or tram

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

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  1. Subway

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

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Cambridge to Boston Back Bay (BBY)taxi taxi 3.2 mi
    9 min
    $12–16

  3. Walk

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

  4. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Union Square to Copleytram tram D / ...
    30 min
    $3

Cambridge to Boston Back Bay (BBY) 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 Cambridge, MA, USA and Boston Back Bay (BBY), MA, USA?

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

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