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 57 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

57min$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
    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
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    20 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 GREEN LINE C, RED LINE and 62

To get from Back Bay to Lexington, MA 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 Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

64min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, 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
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    20 min
  • 8
    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 14.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 57 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.

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

To get from Back Bay to Lexington, MA 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 Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 4 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

64min$4.10
Walk to subway station
Subway - GREEN LINE C
Subway - RED LINE
Bus - 6262
Walk to Lexington, 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
    Massachusetts Ave @ Depot Sq
    ID 7878
    20 min
  • 8
    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 57 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 64 minutes, using Subway line GREEN LINE C, 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 57 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.

  • 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 57 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.

  • 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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