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 in Lexington, 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 53 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

53min$4.10
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
    19 min
  • 6
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Bedford Va
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    19 min
  • 8
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Back Bay to Lexington, MA by bus and subway via 501, RED LINE and 62

To get from Back Bay to Lexington, MA in Lexington, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 501 bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St 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 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

63min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    21 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
    19 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, Lexington and Lexington, MA, Lexington is approximately 14.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 53 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.

Public transit stations close to Back Bay

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

Subway stations close to Back Bay:

  • Arlington
  • Copley
  • Prudential

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 Lexington, MA, Lexington

Lexington, MA is located at Lexington, MA, Lexington and the nearest public transit station is Massachusetts Ave Opp Grant St.

Bus stations close to Lexington, MA:

  • Massachusetts Ave Opp Grant St
  • Lexington Center (Arrive/Depart)
  • Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq

Related Routes

Alternative route from Back Bay to Lexington, MA by bus and subway via 501, RED LINE and 62

To get from Back Bay to Lexington, MA in Lexington, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one subway line: take the 501 bus from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St station to Lincoln St @ Essex St 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 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $8.35.

63min$8.35
Walk to bus station
Bus - 501501
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, MA
Leaves from Stuart St @ Dartmouth St

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Stuart St @ Dartmouth St
    ID 71855
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 501501
    Wait for bus
    501
    Downtown Via Copley (Express)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lincoln St @ Essex St
    ID 6550
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to subway station
    Walk to subway station
    South Station
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Subway - RED LINE
    Wait for subway
    RED LINE
    Alewife
  • 6
    Ride to subway station
    Ride to subway station
    Alewife
    21 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
    19 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lexington, MA
    Walk to
    Lexington, MA
    160 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 53 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Subway line RED LINE, Bus line 62.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 501, 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 53 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay in Boston and Lexington, MA in Lexington by subway and bus is about 53 min.

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

    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 Lexington, MA?

    Get off the subway at the Downtown Crossing stop, which is closest to Lexington, MA in Lexington.

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

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

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