There are 3 ways to get from South Station to Back Bay by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car
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South Station to Back Bay by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from South Station to Back Bay is to drive which costs $17 - $26 and takes 1h 53m.
The fastest way to get from South Station to Back Bay is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs $17 - $26.
No, there is no direct bus from South Station station to Back Bay. However, there are services departing from Boston, MA - South Station and arriving at UNE Campus Center via Saco Transportation Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from South Station to Back Bay station. However, there are services departing from Boston and arriving at Saco Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between South Station and Back Bay is 107 miles. The road distance is 96.4 miles.
The best way to get from South Station to Back Bay without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from South Station to Back Bay, including transfers.
South Station to Back Bay bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Boston, MA - South Station.
South Station to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Boston station.
The best way to get from South Station to Back Bay is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs $30 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $55 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between South Station, MA, USA and Back Bay, ME, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost $30–70 and the journey takes 2h 5m. Alternatively, Concord Coach Lines operates a bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME hourly. Tickets cost $22–30 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Amtrak Thruway also services this route hourly.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Boston to Saco Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800 639 3317
- [email protected]
- Website
- concordcoachlines.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $22–30
- Website
- https://concordcoachlines.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Boston, MA - South Station to Portland, ME
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $21–45
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More Questions & Answers
South Station to Back Bay bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Portland, ME station.
South Station to Back Bay train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Saco Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between South Station to Back Bay is 96 miles. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from South Station to Back Bay.
There are 509+ hotels available in Back Bay.