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

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There are 4 ways to get from Chelsea to Back Bay by bus, subway, tram, taxi, or foot

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  1. Line 111 bus, subway

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    1. Take the bus from Washington Ave @ Broadway to N Washington St @ Medford Stbus bus 111
    2. Take the subway from North Station to Back Baysubway subway Orange Line
    21 min
    $5–7

  2. Line 111 bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Broadway @ Fourth St to N Washington St @ Medford Stbus bus 111
    2. Take the tram from North Station to Copleytram tram E / ...
    24 min
    $5–7

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Chelsea to Back Baytaxi taxi 5.1 mi
    9 min
    $18–22

  4. Walk

    1. Take the walk from Chelsea to Back Baywalk walk 4.5 mi
    1h 30m

Chelsea to Back Bay by bus and subway

Calendar1193Weekly Services
Duration21 minAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5 mi
  • Duration: 21 min

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

There is no direct connection from Chelsea to Back Bay. However, you can take the line 111 bus to N Washington St @ Medford St, walk to North Station, then take the subway to Back Bay. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Broadway @ Fourth St to Copley via N Washington St @ Medford St and North Station in around 24 min.

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