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 12 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

72min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED 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
    5 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    19 min
  • 6
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Rd @ Great Rd
    ID 8466
    33 min
  • 8
    Walk to Bedford, MA
    Walk to
    Bedford, MA
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Back Bay to Bedford, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE C, RED LINE and 62

To get from Back Bay to Bedford, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE C subway from Copley station to Park Street 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 18 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

78min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Bedford, MA
Leaves from Copley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE C
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE C
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    17 min
  • 6
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Rd @ Great Rd
    ID 8466
    33 min
  • 8
    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 18.61 mi, which can typically be travelled in 72 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.

Public transit stations close to Back Bay

Back Bay is located at Back Bay, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street).

Subway stations close to Back Bay:

  • Copley
  • Prudential
  • Arlington

Train stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay - South End

Bus stations close to Back Bay:

  • Back Bay Station (Dartmouth Street)
  • Dartmouth St Opp Back Bay Sta
  • Dartmouth Street Opposite Back Bay Station

Public transit stations close to Bedford, MA, Boston

Bedford, MA is located at Bedford, MA, Boston and the nearest public transit station is Loomis St @ Great Rd.

Bus stations close to Bedford, MA:

  • Loomis St @ Great Rd
  • Springs Rd Opp Hillside Ave
  • Loomis St @ Winthrop Ave

Related Routes

Alternative route from Back Bay to Bedford, MA by bus and subway via GREEN LINE C, RED LINE and 62

To get from Back Bay to Bedford, MA in Boston, you’ll need to take 2 subway lines and one bus line: take the GREEN LINE C subway from Copley station to Park Street 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 18 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

78min$4.10
Walk to subway stationSubway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - RED LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Bedford, MA
Leaves from Copley

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    Copley
    430 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Subway - GREEN LINE C
    Wait for subway
    GREEN LINE C
    Government Center
  • 3
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Park Street
    7 min
  • 4
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 5
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    17 min
  • 6
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    South Rd @ Great Rd
    ID 8466
    33 min
  • 8
    Walk to Bedford, MA
    Walk to
    Bedford, MA
    240 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 72 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 62.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Back Bay to Bedford, MA?

    The alternative route takes 78 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE C, 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 12 min.

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

    The ORANGE LINE subway line goes from Oak Grove station near Back Bay to Downtown Crossing station. From there you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line till Downtown Crossing 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 12 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 Oak Grove 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 Downtown Crossing 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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