How to get from Back Bay to Bedford, MA by bus and subway?

From Back Bay to Bedford, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Bedford, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Downtown Crossing station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RED LINE subway and finally take the 62 bus from Alewife station to South Rd @ Great Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 17 min. The ride fare is $4.10. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Bedford, MA on the Moovit app.

77min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Bedford, MA
Leaves from Back Bay - South End

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from subway station
    Start from subway station
    Back Bay
  • 2
    Subway - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for subway
    ORANGE LINE
    Oak Grove
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Downtown Crossing
    4 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    22 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Alewife
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Rd @ Great Rd
    ID 8466
    33 min
  • 9
    Walk to Bedford, MA
    Walk to
    Bedford, MA
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to Bedford, MA

The distance between Back Bay, Boston and Bedford, MA, Boston is approximately 18.68 mi, which can typically be travelled in 77 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay to Bedford, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Boston – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Back Bay to Bedford, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Back Bay to Bedford, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Back Bay) and destination (Bedford, MA), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and subway routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and 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 bus and subway schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Back Bay to Bedford, MA?

    The fastest way takes 77 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 62.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay and Bedford, MA in Boston?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 17 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to Bedford, MA in Boston?

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Downtown Crossing station near Back Bay to Alewife station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Alewife station near Bedford, MA in Boston.

  • How long does it take to travel from Back Bay to Bedford, MA in Boston by subway and bus?

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Bedford, MA in Boston by subway and bus is about 1 hr 17 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay to get to Bedford, MA in Boston?

    Get on the ORANGE LINE subway from the Downtown Crossing station near Back Bay in Boston.

  • Where do I get off the subway when travelling between Back Bay and Bedford, MA in Boston?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Bedford, MA in Boston.

  • How much is the total subway and bus fare from Back Bay to Bedford, MA?

    The ride from Back Bay to Bedford, MA costs $4.10.

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