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How to get fromCharlestown to Back Bayby subway, taxi, foot, tram, or bus

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

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  1. Subway

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    1. Take the subway from Community College to Back Baysubway subway Orange Line
    10 min
    $3

  2. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Charlestown to Back Baytaxi taxi 2.9 mi
    7 min
    $11–14

  3. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Charlestown to Back Baywalk walk 2.7 mi
    52 min

  4. Tram

    1. Take the tram from North Station to Prudentialtram tram E
    16 min
    $3

  5. Line 93 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Bunker Hill St @ Green St to N Washington St @ Medford Stbus bus 89/93 / ...
    2. Take the tram from North Station to Copleytram tram E / ...
    23 min
    $5–7

Charlestown to Back Bay by subway

Calendar1486Weekly Subways
Duration10 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2.7 mi
  • Duration: 10 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Community College to Back Bay every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min.

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