What is the cheapest way to get from Jamaica Plain to Back Bay?

The cheapest way to get from Jamaica Plain to Back Bay is to subway which costs $3 and takes 10 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Jamaica Plain to Back Bay?

The fastest way to get from Jamaica Plain to Back Bay is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

Is there a direct bus between Jamaica Plain and Back Bay?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Centre St @ Seaverns Ave and arriving at Ring Rd @ Boylston St. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 24 min.

Is there a direct train between Jamaica Plain and Back Bay?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Green Street and arriving at Back Bay. Services depart every five minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10 min.

How far is it from Jamaica Plain to Back Bay?

The distance between Jamaica Plain and Back Bay is 3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Jamaica Plain to Back Bay without a car is to subway which takes 10 min and costs $3.

How long does it take to get from Jamaica Plain to Back Bay?

The subway from Green Street to Back Bay takes 10 min including transfers and departs every five minutes.

Where do I catch the Jamaica Plain to Back Bay bus from?

Jamaica Plain to Back Bay bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Centre St @ Seaverns Ave station.

Where do I catch the Jamaica Plain to Back Bay train from?

Jamaica Plain to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Green Street station.

Where does the Jamaica Plain to Back Bay bus arrive?

Jamaica Plain to Back Bay bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Ring Rd @ Boylston St station.

Where does the Jamaica Plain to Back Bay train arrive?

Jamaica Plain to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.

Where can I stay near Back Bay?

There are 1766+ hotels available in Back Bay.

Jamaica Plain to Back Bay - 4 ways to travel via subway, line 39 bus, and taxi

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

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Subway
best
1. Take the subway from Green Street to Back Baysubway Orange Line
10 min
$3
Line 39 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Centre St @ Seaverns Ave to Ring Rd @ Boylston Stbus 39
24 min
$1–5
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Jamaica Plain to Back Baytaxi 4.4 mi
11 min
$16–20
Walk
1. Take the walk from Jamaica Plain to Back Baywalk 4.1 mi
1h 18m

Jamaica Plain to Back Bay by subway

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$3Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3.1 mi
Duration: 10 min

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

MBTA operates a subway from Green Street to Back Bay every 5 minutes. Tickets cost $3 and the journey takes 10 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Centre St @ Seaverns Ave to Ring Rd @ Boylston St every 15 minutes. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 24 min.

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