There are 3 ways to get from Lawrence to Back Bay by train, subway, car, or taxi
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Lawrence to Back Bay by train and subway
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The cheapest way to get from Lawrence to Back Bay is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Lawrence to Back Bay is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct train from Lawrence to Back Bay. However, there are services departing from Lawrence and arriving at Back Bay via Oak Grove. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Lawrence and Back Bay is 29 miles. The road distance is 28.3 miles.
The best way to get from Lawrence to Back Bay without a car is to train and subway which takes 1h 7m and costs $7 - $13.
It takes approximately 1h 7m to get from Lawrence to Back Bay, including transfers.
Lawrence to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lawrence station.
Lawrence to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Oak Grove station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lawrence to Back Bay is 28 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Lawrence to Back Bay.
There are 1678+ hotels available in Back Bay.
What companies run services between Lawrence, MA, USA and Back Bay, MA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Lawrence to Back Bay. However, you can take the train to Oak Grove, walk to Oak Grove, then take the subway to Back Bay. Alternatively, you can drive from Lawrence to Back Bay in around 35 min.
Train from Lawrence to Oak Grove
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $4–10
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–10
Subway from Oak Grove to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
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