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

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

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from North Station to Copleytram tram E / ...
    13 min
    $3

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal E - Arrivals, LEX Pick Up to 800 Boylston Streetbus bus Bb
    14 min
    $9

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from East Boston to Back Baytaxi taxi 3.2 mi
    7 min
    $12–16

  4. Walk

    1. Take the foot from East Boston to Back Baywalk walk 3.1 mi
    1h 3m

  5. Subway, tram

    1. Take the subway from Maverick to Government Centersubway subway Blue Line
    2. Take the tram from Government Center to Copleytram tram E / ...
    15 min
    $5

East Boston to Back Bay by tram

Calendar1889Weekly Trams
Duration13 minAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1.7 mi
  • Duration: 13 min

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

MBTA operates a vehicle from North Station to Copley every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 13 min. Alternatively, Logan Express operates a bus from Terminal E - Arrivals, LEX Pick Up to 800 Boylston Street hourly. Tickets cost $9 and the journey takes 14 min.

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