There are 4 ways to get from Natick to Back Bay by train, bus, taxi, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Natick Center to Back Baytrain Framingham/Worcester Line
40 min$3–9Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope Stbus Worcester Line Shuttle
44 min$1–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Natick to Back Baytaxi 15.6 mi
28 min$50–60Drive 15.6 mi
- Drive from Natick to Back Baycar 15.6 mi
28 min$3–4
Natick to Back Bay by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Natick to Back Bay is to drive which costs $2 - $4 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Natick to Back Bay is to taxi which takes 28 min and costs $50 - $60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St and arriving at Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St. Services depart three times a day, and operate Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 44 min.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Natick Center and arriving at Back Bay. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 40 min.
The distance between Natick and Back Bay is 16 miles. The road distance is 15.7 miles.
The best way to get from Natick to Back Bay without a car is to train which takes 40 min and costs $3 - $9.
The train from Natick Center to Back Bay takes 40 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Natick to Back Bay bus services, operated by MBTA, depart from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St station.
Natick to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Natick Center station.
The best way to get from Natick to Back Bay is to train which takes 40 min and costs $3 - $9. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 44 min.
What companies run services between Natick, MA, USA and Back Bay, MA, USA?
MBTA operates a train from Natick Center to Back Bay hourly. Tickets cost $3–9 and the journey takes 40 min. Alternatively, MBTA operates a bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St 3 times a day. Tickets cost $1–5 and the journey takes 44 min.
Train from Natick Center to Back Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $3–9
Bus from Natick Center - South Ave @ Washington St to Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
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Booking & Getting There
Natick to Back Bay bus services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay - Clarendon St @ Stanhope St station.
Natick to Back Bay train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at Back Bay station.
Yes, the driving distance between Natick to Back Bay is 16 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Natick to Back Bay.
There are 1808+ hotels available in Back Bay.