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

From Back Bay to Lexington, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Lexington, MA 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 Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is $2.40. The bus and subway schedule from Back Bay may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and subway schedule to Lexington, MA on the Moovit app.

55min$2.40
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, 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
    20 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
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    20 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to Lexington, MA

The distance between Back Bay and Lexington, MA is approximately 14.26 mi, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay to Lexington, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lexington – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Subway schedule from Back Bay to Lexington, MA

To check the bus and subway schedule from Back Bay to Lexington, MA using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Back Bay) and destination (Lexington, 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 Lexington, MA?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 62.

  • Is there a direct subway between Back Bay and Lexington, MA?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 subway lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which subway line goes from Back Bay to Lexington, MA?

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

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay and Lexington, MA by subway and bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the subway near Back Bay to get to Lexington, MA?

    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 Lexington, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Alewife stop, which is closest to Lexington, MA.

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

    The ride from Back Bay to Lexington, MA costs $2.40.

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