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

From Back Bay to Medford, MA by bus and subway

To get from Back Bay to Medford, MA in Medford, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Sullivan Square station. Next, take the 95 bus from Sullivan Square station to Mystic Ave @ Reardon Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 31 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

31min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 9595
Walk to Medford, 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
    Sullivan Square
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9595
    Wait for bus
    95
    Arlington Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Mystic Ave @ Reardon Rd
    ID 2886
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    130 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Back Bay to Medford, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 101

To get from Back Bay to Medford, MA in Medford, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Sullivan Square station. Next, take the 101 bus from Sullivan Square station to Main St @ Hancock Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

39min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 101101
Walk to Medford, 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
    Sullivan Square
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Malden
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Hancock Ave
    ID 5315
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Back Bay to Medford, MA

The distance between Back Bay, Medford and Medford, MA, Medford is approximately 6.39 mi, which can typically be travelled in 31 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Back Bay to Medford, MA by bus and subway, so no matter how you choose to travel in Medford – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Back Bay

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

Subway stations close to Back Bay:

  • Prudential
  • Copley
  • Symphony

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 Medford, MA, Medford

Medford, MA is located at Medford, MA, Medford and the nearest public transit station is Main St @ Hancock St.

Subway stations close to Medford, MA:

  • Medford/Tufts Station
  • Magoun Station
  • Davis Sq.

Train stations close to Medford, MA:

  • West Medford

Bus stations close to Medford, MA:

  • Main St @ Hancock St
  • George St @ Main St
  • Main St @ George St

Alternative route from Back Bay to Medford, MA by bus and subway via ORANGE LINE and 101

To get from Back Bay to Medford, MA in Medford, take the ORANGE LINE subway from Back Bay - South End station to Sullivan Square station. Next, take the 101 bus from Sullivan Square station to Main St @ Hancock Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 39 min. The ride fare is $4.10.

39min$4.10
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Subway - ORANGE LINE
Bus - 101101
Walk to Medford, 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
    Sullivan Square
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sullivan Square
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 101101
    Wait for bus
    101
    Malden
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Main St @ Hancock Ave
    ID 5315
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Medford, MA
    Walk to
    Medford, MA
    350 yd • 5 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 31 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 95.

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

    The alternative route takes 39 minutes, using Subway line ORANGE LINE, Bus line 101.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one subway line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 31 min.

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

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

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

    The total travel time between Back Bay in Boston and Medford, MA in Medford by subway and bus is about 31 min.

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

    Get off the subway at the Sullivan Square stop, which is closest to Medford, MA in Medford.

  • How much is the subway fare from Back Bay to Medford, MA?

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