How to get from Porter Square to Back Bay Station by subway?

From Porter Square to Back Bay Station by subway

To get from Porter Square to Back Bay Station in Boston, take the RED LINE subway from Porter station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Downtown Crossing station to Back Bay - South End station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 24 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The subway schedule from Porter Square may change. We recommend you check the updated subway schedule to Back Bay Station on the Moovit app.

24min$2.40
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
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Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Porter Square
    Massachusetts Avenue
  • 2
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Ashmont
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    15 min
  • 4
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Forest Hills
  • 5
    Ride to subway station Back Bay - South End
    Ride to subway station
    Back Bay - South End
    4 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Porter Square to Back Bay Station

The distance between Porter Square, Boston and Back Bay Station, Boston is approximately 5.59 mi, which can typically be travelled in 24 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Porter Square to Back Bay Station by subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Subway schedule from Porter Square to Back Bay Station

To check the subway schedule from Porter Square to Back Bay Station using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Porter Square) and destination (Back Bay Station), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each subway, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Porter Square to Back Bay Station?

    The fastest way takes 24 minutes, using Subway line RED LINE, Subway line ORANGE LINE.

  • Is there a direct subway between Porter Square and Back Bay Station?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines in total. The total travelling time is 24 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Porter Square to Back Bay Station?

    The RED LINE subway line goes from Downtown Crossing station near Porter Square in Cambridge to Back Bay - South End station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line till Back Bay - South End station near Back Bay Station in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Porter Square to Back Bay Station by subway?

    The total travel time between Porter Square in Cambridge and Back Bay Station in Boston by subway is about 24 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Porter Square to get to Back Bay Station?

    Get on the RED LINE subway from the Downtown Crossing station near Porter Square in Cambridge.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Porter Square and Back Bay Station?

    Get off the subway at the Back Bay - South End station, which is closest to Back Bay Station in Boston.

  • When is the first train from Porter Square to Back Bay Station?

    The first train from Porter Square in Cambridge to Back Bay Station in Boston is Fitchburg. It leaves the Porter station at 1:47 AM.

  • How much is the subway fare from Porter Square to Back Bay Station?

    The ride from Porter Square to Back Bay Station costs $2.40.

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